This is a Travel position. You must live more than 30 miles from the facility to be considered for this position.
Why You Should Apply:
Competitive Pay: Earn up to $1242 per week, or $31.05 per hour – plus benefits!*
Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy a 13 week assignment 09/14/2026 - 12/12/2026 with a 40-hour work week and 5 shifts per week.
Location: Rochester, New York
Great Benefits: Medical, 401(k) with company match, and more!
* Pay package is based on 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined for travel positions.
Position Overview
Type of Position: Travel
Description:
Anesthesia Technologist – Days (Monday–Friday)
Shift: Days | Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM | On-call, callback, holidays, and weekends per unit needs
Contract Rate Information
- Bill rate of $48 applies to 1-year contracts only
- Bill rate of $46 applies to contracts less than 1 year
Specific Responsibilities
Under limited direct supervision:
Patient Care & Anesthesia Support (20%)
- Assist in the care of patients undergoing anesthesia
- Prepare anesthesia equipment prior to patient arrival
- Place anesthesia monitors
- Ensure cleanliness of anesthesia equipment
- Ensure availability of specialized anesthesia equipment and supplies
- Set up medications and supplies where applicable
- Continuously communicate with anesthesiologists, residents, CRNAs, and anesthesia technologists to ensure their needs are met throughout the day
- Assist clinicians with difficult intubations and placement of central line catheters
Advanced Surgical Case Support (20%)
- Operate the cell-saver machine
- Keep track of lab reports
- Participate in cardiac, liver transplant, vascular, thoracic, trauma, and other advanced surgical cases
- Work directly with service-specific faculty Division Chief of designated specialty
- Provide on-call coverage
Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting (20%)
- Provide primary support in ensuring anesthesia equipment is in good working order
- Ensure preventive maintenance is completed
- Set up and operate sophisticated equipment
- Perform advanced troubleshooting
- Serve as the key resource person in using and maintaining specialized equipment
Training & Staff Development (15%)
- Assist the Chief Anesthesia Technologist in the development and implementation of in-service training programs
- Assist in training staff in the roles and responsibilities of an anesthesia technologist
Equipment Setup & Testing (15%)
- Perform anesthesia equipment setup and troubleshooting
- Test infusion pumps, nerve stimulators, defibrillators, and transport monitors
- Calibrate anesthesia machines
- Attach fiberoptic bronchoscopes to the video monitor
Room Setup & Inter-Unit Coordination (5%)
- Set up rooms between cases
- Set up carts throughout the day
- Provide full-service setup at the end of the day
- Work with other hospital units to ensure availability of specialized anesthesia equipment
- Perform setup and support of ectopic procedures for anesthesia care, ensuring proper equipment is in place for out-of-OR procedures
Supervisory Backup & Additional Duties (5%)
- Provide backup to shift supervisor in his/her absence due to vacation or illness
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor, Chief Anesthesia Technologist, or Operations Manager
Required Qualifications
- BLS certification (American Heart Association only)
- Two (2) years of experience as an Anesthesia Technologist
Preferred Qualifications
- A four-year college education, including related technical training; or a two-year college education which included technical training closely related to this position and two years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Certification by the registry of the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists or other nationally recognized professional certifying body