Travel Anesthesia Technician - $1,328 per week in Rochester, NY

Job Title: Anesthesia Tech Profession: Allied Health Specialty: Anesthesia Technology Duration: 1 year assignment only Shift: Evenings Hours per Shift: 5x8.0, 1:30 PM – 10:30 PM, including holidays, weekends, on-call, and callback as needed Experience: 2 years of experience as an Anesthesia Tech (highly desired) License: BLS preferred (American Heart Association ONLY) Certifications: Certification by a nationally recognized professional certifying body preferred Description: Under limited direct supervision, assist in the care of patients undergoing anesthesia. Continuously communicate with anesthesiologists, residents, and anesthesia technologists to meet their needs throughout the day.

Job Title: Anesthesia Tech Profession: Allied Health Specialty: Anesthesia Technology Duration: 1 year assignment only Shift: Evenings Hours per Shift: 5x8.0, 1:30 PM – 10:30 PM, including holidays, weekends, on-call, and callback as needed Experience: 2 years of experience as an Anesthesia Tech (highly desired) License: BLS preferred (American Heart Association ONLY) Certifications: Certification by a nationally recognized professional certifying body preferred 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 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 to meet their needs throughout the day. 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, liver transplant, vascular, thoracic, and trauma. Work directly with service-specific faculty in designated specialties. Provide on-call coverage. Ensure that anesthesia equipment is in good working order and that preventive maintenance is completed. Set up and operate sophisticated equipment and perform advanced troubleshooting. Serve as the key resource for 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 setup and troubleshooting. Test infusion pumps, nerve stimulators, defibrillators, and transport monitors. Calibrate anesthesia machines and attach fiberoptic bronchoscopes to the video monitor. Set up rooms between cases and provide full service setup at the end of the day. Work with other units to ensure the availability of specialized equipment. Perform setup and support of procedures for anesthesia care, ensuring proper equipment is in place. Provide backup to the shift supervisor in their absence due to vacation or illness. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or operations manager.