Anesthesia Technician Job in Rochester, NY

URMC Strong Memorial Hospital is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to join the anesthesia department. This is a 1-year contract position working day shift, Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. You will earn $1,295 weekly and be part of a dynamic surgical support team.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain anesthesia equipment prior to patient arrival, including placement of monitors and verification of supply availability
• Set up medications and supplies as directed by anesthesiologists, residents, CRNAs, and anesthesia technologists
• Assist clinicians with difficult intubations and central line catheter placement
• Operate cell-saver machines, track lab reports, and support cardiac, liver transplant, vascular, thoracic, trauma, and other advanced surgical cases
• Perform equipment troubleshooting and maintenance, including testing infusion pumps, nerve stimulators, defibrillators, and transport monitors
• Calibrate anesthesia machines and attach fiberoptic bronchoscopes to video monitors
• Set up operating rooms between cases and provide full end-of-day service setup
• Support out-of-OR anesthesia procedures and ectopic procedures requiring specialized equipment
• Assist in developing and implementing in-service training programs
• Provide backup to shift supervisor as needed

Requirements

• Allied Health Professional credential
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician
• BLS certification (American Heart Association only)
• Certification by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists or other nationally recognized certifying body preferred

On-call, callback, holiday, and weekend coverage required per unit needs. You will work directly with service-specific faculty and the Division Chief of your designated specialty, ensuring anesthesia equipment is in optimal working order and playing a key role in maintaining sophisticated surgical support systems.