Job Description
Anesthesia Technician
Location: Rochester, NY
Agency: Alerion Healthcare, LLC
Pay: $1,242 per week
Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
Job Description
This is a Travel position. You must live more than 30 miles from the facility to be considered for this position.
Why You Should Apply: - Competitive Pay: Earn up to $1242 per week, or $31.05 per hour - plus benefits!*
- Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy a 13 week assignment 10/19/2026 - 01/16/2027 with a 40-hour work week and 5 shifts per week.
- Location: Rochester, New York
- Great Benefits: Medical, 401(k) with company match, and more!
* Pay package is based on 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined for travel positions.
Position Overview Type of Position: Travel
Description:
Anesthesia Technologist - Senior Level Shift Details
- Schedule: 5x8-hour shifts
- Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
- On-call, callback, holiday, and weekend coverage per unit needs
Position Overview
- Works under limited direct supervision
Specific Responsibilities Patient Care & Anesthesia Support (20%)
- Assist in the care of patients undergoing anesthesia
- Prepare anesthesia equipment prior to patient arrival
- Place anesthesia monitors
- Ensure cleanliness of anesthesia equipment
- Ensure availability of specialized anesthesia equipment and supplies
- Set up medications and supplies where applicable
- Continuously communicate with anesthesiologists, residents, CRNAs, and anesthesia technologists to ensure their needs are met throughout the day
- Assist clinicians with difficult intubations and the placement of central line catheters
Advanced Surgical Case Support (20%)
- Operate the cell-saver machine
- Keep track of lab reports
- Participate in cardiac, liver transplant, vascular, thoracic, trauma, and other advanced surgical cases
- Work directly with service-specific faculty Division Chief of designated specialty
- Provide on-call coverage
Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting (20%)
- Provide primary support in ensuring anesthesia equipment is in good working order
- Ensure preventive maintenance is completed
- Set up and operate sophisticated equipment
- Perform advanced troubleshooting
- Serve as the key resource person in using and maintaining specialized equipment
Training & Development Support (15%)
- Assist the Chief Anesthesia Technologist in the development and implementation of in-service training programs
- Assist in training of staff in the roles and responsibilities of an anesthesia technologist
Equipment Setup & Testing (15%)
- Perform anesthesia equipment setup and troubleshooting
- Test infusion pumps, nerve stimulators, defibrillators, and transport monitors
- Calibrate anesthesia machines
- Attach fiberoptic bronchoscopes to the video monitor
Room Setup & Ectopic Procedure Support (5%)
- Set up rooms between cases
- Set up carts throughout the day
- Provide full-service setup at the end of the day
- Work with other hospital units to ensure availability of specialized anesthesia equipment
- Perform setup and support of ectopic procedures for anesthesia care, ensuring proper equipment is in place for out-of-OR procedures
Supervisory Backup & Other Duties (5%)
- Provide backup to shift supervisor in his/her absence due to vacation or illness
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor, Chief Anesthesia Technologist, or Operations Manager
Required Qualifications
- BLS certification (American Heart Association ONLY)
- Two years of experience as an Anesthesia Technologist
Preferred Qualifications
- A four-year college education, including related technical training; or a two-year college education which included technical training closely related to this position and two years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Certification by the registry of the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists or other nationally recognized professional certifying body
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work