Travel Anesthesia Technician - $1,298 per week in Rochester, NY

Must-Have: Two years of experience as an Anesthesia Tech BLS preferred (American Heart Association only) Description: Under limited direct supervision, assist in the care of patients undergoing anesthesia. Participate in advanced surgical cases including cardiac, liver transplant, vascular, thoracic, and trauma.

Job Title: Anesthesia Tech Profession: Allied Anesthesia Tech Specialty: Anesthesia Tech Duration: 1-year contract Shift: Monday - Friday Hours per Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Experience: 2 years License: BLS Certifications: Certification by the registry of the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists or other nationally recognized professional certifying body preferred. Must-Have: Two years of experience as an Anesthesia Tech BLS preferred (American Heart Association only) Description: Under limited direct supervision, assist in the care of patients undergoing anesthesia. Prepare anesthesia equipment prior to the patient's arrival. Place anesthesia monitors. Ensure the cleanliness of anesthesia equipment. Ensure availability of specialized anesthesia equipment and supplies. Set up medications and supplies where applicable. Continuously communicate with the anesthesia team to ensure their needs are met throughout the day. Assist clinicians with difficult intubations and placement of central line catheters. Operate the cell-saver machine and keep track of lab reports. Participate in advanced surgical cases including cardiac, liver transplant, vascular, thoracic, and trauma. Provide on-call coverage as needed. Ensure that anesthesia equipment is in good working order and complete preventive maintenance. Set up and operate sophisticated equipment and perform advanced troubleshooting. 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 setup and troubleshooting. Calibrate anesthesia machines and attach fiberoptic bronchoscopes to the video monitor. Set up rooms between cases and set up carts throughout the day. Provide full service set up at the end of the day. Work with other hospital units to ensure availability of specialized anesthesia equipment. Provide support for out-of-OR procedures. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.