Anes Technician II

About the role

Anesthesia Technicians attend to the practical details of preparing and maintaining anesthesia supplies and equipment, freeing the anesthesia care team to focus on the patient. They perform duties under the direct supervision of a Licensed Anesthesia Provider and/or Registered Nurse (RN).

Responsibilities

• Adheres to AMC policies, standards and practice as well as departmental policy for the Anesthesia Department.
• Aids in the operation of Anesthesia Delivery Systems; Equipment, Instrumentation, and Technology.
• Maintains inventory of machines/carts related to provision of anesthesia (including drug labels).
• Differentiates the capabilities, limitations, and special applications of anesthesia machines/carts.
• Anticipates the needs of Providers based on location (OR vs. Non-Operating Room Anesthesia).
• Maintains the stock of pyxis machines and drug boxes.
• Complies with Environmental Health and Safety policy regarding spilled anesthetic agents.
• Completes the process for oxygen tank replacement.
• Utilizes knowledge of biotechnology and monitoring to prepare medical equipment and supplies based on patient need.
• Identifies missing instrument/equipment and works with team to locate and retrieve missing items.
• Assembles invasive as well as non-invasive monitoring equipment.
• Prepares scopes and probes specific to patient care procedures (bronchoscopes, TEE probes, etc.).
• Performs troubleshooting and emergency procedures in the event of equipment failure.
• Applies care and cleaning techniques specific to critical (sterile) vs. semi-critical (clean) items, utilizing manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFUs).
• Collaborates with nursing staff on case/room turnover.
• Performs routine room setup for each new case, ensuring availability and function of equipment/supplies (including emergency equipment) prior to start.
• Performs room cleaning within the specified time frame.
• Adheres to infection control policies and sharps safety in all aspects of service delivery.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, and must be able to pass a background check. Previous experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of anesthesia machines/carts.
• Ability to anticipate provider needs.
• Experience with pyxis machines and drug boxes.
• Knowledge of biotechnology and monitoring.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform emergency procedures.
• Understanding of sterile vs. semi-critical item care.
• Collaborative skills with nursing staff.
• Room setup and cleaning proficiency.
• Infection control adherence.

Benefits

Albany Medical Center offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$46,947.00 - $65,726.00 annually.

Schedule

Weekend_Day shift.