Anesthesia Associate

SUNY Upstate Medical University • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

The Anesthesia Associate will perform routine repetitive procedures related to the cleaning, stocking and set-up of anesthesia machines and drug carts. The position will also perform routine set-up and simple maintenance of various diagnostic devices, systems may include physiological monitoring equipment and pressure transducers, routine troubleshooting procedures on a variety of physiological monitoring systems and support devices, provide support for higher level technical functions by assisting with airway management, urgent/emergency procedures, with the expectation of taking emergency on call and weekend coverage as assigned by the Chief Anesthesia Technician.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in a health-related profession or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good communication skills required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification required.
• EMT/Advanced EMT may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Operating room protocol experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of aseptic technique.
• Experience as an Anesthesia Technician/Technologist strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning, stocking, and set-up of anesthesia machines and drug carts.
• Conduct routine set-up and simple maintenance of diagnostic devices.
• Troubleshoot physiological monitoring systems and support devices.
• Assist with airway management and urgent/emergency procedures.
• Take emergency on-call and weekend coverage as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree