Anesthesia Technician - Anesthesiology - Metropolitan Hospital - New York, NY - Full-time
Company: Physician Affiliate Group of New York
Location: New York
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest
multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to
nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the
most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City. PAGNY people
do more than diagnose and treat; we uplift the spirits and dignity
of patients because we love what we do, and it shows. PAGNY is
committed to recruiting and retaining productive and enthusiastic
physicians and promotes our health professionals' wellness. -PAGNY
is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals
who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), the largest
public health system in the United States. - Our practitioners are
highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who
deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients
throughout New York City. - - -NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan,
located on First Avenue & 97th Street in Manhattan, accommodate
over 313,000 outpatient visits, nearly 70,000 emergency room visits
and more than 13,000 inpatient admissions annually. The hospital
maintains an academic affiliation with New York Medical
College.
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision, assists anesthesiologists and other medical
staff working on the anesthesia team to clean, maintain and prepare
anesthesia equipment for use in surgical procedures. -Maintains and
organizes the anesthesia environment, equipment and supplies to
facilitate operation of the department. Inventories and maintains
supply stock, collaborates with purchasing and acts as liaison.
Performs preventative maintenance for all equipment according to
established protocols. Reports equipment malfunctions to management
and arranges for loaner equipment when necessary. Aids in capital
equipment budget preparation.Coordinates equipment and supplies
outside the OR.Assists anesthesia professional staff as requested.
Prepares, drapes, places BP cuff, EKG leads and Pulse oximeter for
patient; assists in invasive monitoring line insertion, pulmonary
artery catheter insertion, central venous access, fiberoptic
intubation and/or difficult airway situations; sets up OP for cases
including preparation of laryngoscope and intubation equipment, IV
solution and administration sets, sets up warming devices; assists
anesthesiologist with volume infusions as directed during
intra-operative volume resuscitations. Prepares and assembles
transducer lines and equipment necessary for arterial, central
venous, and pulmonary artery pressure monitoring, as requested.
Troubleshoots anesthesia delivery systems, scavenging system gas
analyzer, EKG, pulse oximeter, cell saver and rapid infusion
devices and maintains all related records.Assembles and assists
with operation of specialized equipment such as humidification
units, fiberoptic endoscopic equipment and rapid infusion
devices.Follows protocol for all safety and infection control
practices and monitors the environment and equipment to ensure
cleaning standards are maintained. Prepares and sets up sterile
arterial line insertion and sterile introducer kits.Participates in
education of new staff members as well as ongoing educational
programs for department.May, with Clinical Lab Tech Certification
and Physician Assistant, maintain and operate ancillary laboratory
including, but not limited to "ISTAT".Performs related duties, as
required. - - - -
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent required;Minimum of one (1) year
experience in anesthesia technology, cardiovascular monitoring
cardiac catheterization or related physiological or cardiovascular
specialties, preferred;American Society of Anesthesia Technologists
& Technicians Certification within two years of employment
preferred. -For more information regarding this opportunity, please
email your CV to Katherine Sharpe, Physician Recruiter for PAGNY,
at SharpeK@pagny.orgEqual Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Keywords: Physician Affiliate Group of New York, New York , Anesthesia Technician - Anesthesiology - Metropolitan Hospital - New York, NY - Full-time, Healthcare , New York, New York
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