Travel Anesthesia Technician - $1,183 per week in Rochester, NY

Job Title: Anesthesia Technician Profession: Allied Anesthesia Tech Specialty: Anesthesia Tech Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Evenings Hours per Shift: 8.0 Experience: Two years of experience as an Anesthesia Tech License: BLS preferred (American Heart Association ONLY) Certifications: Certification by a nationally recognized professional certifying body preferred Must-Have: Two years of experience, BLS Description: Assist in the care of patients undergoing anesthesia. Perform anesthesia equipment set up and troubleshooting, including testing infusion pumps and defibrillators.

Job Title: Anesthesia Technician Profession: Allied Anesthesia Tech Specialty: Anesthesia Tech Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Evenings Hours per Shift: 8.0 Experience: Two years of experience as an Anesthesia Tech License: BLS preferred (American Heart Association ONLY) Certifications: Certification by a nationally recognized professional certifying body preferred Must-Have: Two years of experience, BLS Description: Assist in the care of patients undergoing anesthesia. Prepare anesthesia equipment prior to the patient’s arrival. Place anesthesia monitors and ensure the cleanliness of anesthesia equipment. Ensure the availability of specialized anesthesia equipment and supplies. Set up medications and supplies where applicable. Continuously communicate with anesthesiologists, residents, and anesthesia technologists. Assist clinicians with difficult intubations and the placement of central line catheters. Operate the cell-saver machine and keep track of lab reports. Participate in advanced surgical cases such as cardiac and trauma. Provide on-call coverage as needed. Provide primary support in ensuring that anesthesia equipment is in good working order. Complete preventive maintenance on anesthesia equipment. Set up and operate sophisticated equipment and perform advanced troubleshooting. Serve as a key resource in using and maintaining specialized equipment. Assist in the development and implementation of in-service training programs. Train staff in the roles and responsibilities of an anesthesia technologist. Perform anesthesia equipment set up and troubleshooting, including testing infusion pumps and defibrillators. Calibrate anesthesia machines and attach fiberoptic bronchoscopes to the video monitor. Set up rooms between cases and provide full service set up at the end of the day. Work with other units to ensure availability of specialized anesthesia equipment. Perform set up and support of out-of-OR procedures. Provide backup to the shift supervisor in their absence. Perform other duties as assigned.