Anesthesia Technician Job in Rochester, NY

URMC Strong Memorial Hospital is seeking an Anesthesia Technician for evening shift work in Rochester, NY. This 89-day travel assignment runs from November 16, 2026, and offers a weekly pay of $1,267.

Role Overview

You will work 5x8 evening shifts from 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM, supporting anesthesiologists, residents, CRNAs, and anesthesia technologists throughout surgical cases. Your responsibilities include preparing and maintaining anesthesia equipment, placing monitors, and ensuring all supplies are clean and available before patient arrival.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care preparation, including anesthesia equipment setup prior to patient arrival
• Place anesthesia monitors and maintain specialized equipment and supply cleanliness
• Set up medications and supplies as applicable
• Support clinicians with difficult intubations and central line catheter placement
• Operate cell-saver machines and track lab reports
• Participate in cardiac, liver transplant, vascular, thoracic, trauma, and advanced surgical cases
• Perform equipment troubleshooting, including 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 perform full service setup at end of shift
• Support out-of-OR procedures with proper equipment placement
• Ensure equipment is in working order and preventive maintenance is completed
• Provide backup to shift supervisor during absences as needed

Requirements

• Allied Health Professional degree or equivalent 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

Holidays, weekends, on-call, and call-back coverage are required as needed. You will serve as a key resource for equipment use and maintenance, and may participate in developing and implementing in-service training programs.