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About the Role

An Anesthesia Technician at Stony Brook Medicine assists the Anesthesiology Team by ensuring all supplies and equipment are available, clean/sterile, and functioning properly. The role requires superior patient care, outstanding communication skills, and adherence to high standards of excellence and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for procedures by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and anesthesia delivery systems before, during, and after anesthesia.
• Sets up, calibrates, operates, and maintains monitoring and anesthesia equipment in advance of procedure start time.
• Prepares airway equipment and suction setup.
• Sets up blood warmer, rapid infuser, and transducers as requested.
• Sets up and runs cell saver machine for intra-operative blood salvage under clinical direction.
• Applies noninvasive monitors on the patient (including pulse oximetry, EKG, blood pressure cuff, BIS monitor, nerve stimulator).
• Sets up warming blanket apparatus and adjusts in accordance with instructions to regulate proper temperature.
• Assists in all off-site locations as required: transports equipment, room setup, and cleanup.
• Participates in room turnover team to maintain efficiency in a clean, safe environment.
• Assists the Anesthesiology Team in the transport of patients in and out of the procedure suites.
• Assists in patient positioning for anesthesia procedures as directed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of airway management protocols, including trans-tracheal intubations, fiberoptic scopes, LMAs.
• Assists during difficult intubations.
• Inspects and performs basic maintenance on all equipment used within the department.
• Ensures and maintains the sterility and cleanliness of specialized equipment through adherence to hospital policy and procedures related to infection control and safety.
• Manages departmental supplies, including monitoring for outdated items and par levels.
• Participates in Anesthesia CQI Team to improve the efficiency of patient care and equipment management in the operating room.
• Provides instruction to staff and student Technicians on anesthesia equipment and procedures.

Requirements

• Anesthesia Technician I: Two years of full-time healthcare experience in a clinical setting.
• Anesthesia Technician II: Health Sciences Bachelor's degree with a concentration/major/specialization in Anesthesia Technology from an ASATT accredited program.
• Completion of Anesthesia Technician internship.
• At least three professional letters of reference from clinical supervisors or clinical professors.
• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen.
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Skills

• Patient care
• Communication skills
• Anesthesia equipment operation
• Anesthesia equipment maintenance
• Airway management protocols
• Infection control
• Safety procedures

Location

• Stony Brook, NY

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Two years of full-time healthcare experience in a clinical setting (Anesthesia Technician I)
• Health Sciences Bachelor's degree with a concentration/major/specialization in Anesthesia Technology from an ASATT accredited program and completion of Anesthesia Technician internship (Anesthesia Technician II)

Education Level

• Health Sciences Bachelor's degree with a concentration/major/specialization in Anesthesia Technology from an ASATT accredited program

Salary/Compensations

• Location Pay: $4,150 for UUP, CSEA, and PEF full-time positions
• Shift Differentials: Additional pay for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts

Benefits

• Generous leave
• Health insurance
• Participation in the state pension system

About the Company

• Stony Brook Medicine integrates and elevates all of Stony Brook University’s health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care.
• It includes our Health Sciences schools — Medicine, Dental, Health Professions, Nursing and Social Welfare — a Program in Public Health, as well as Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, Long Island State Veterans Home, and more than 200 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County.
• Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment.

Equal Opportunity

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
• In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here.