Anesthesia Tech

Overview Join our team as a day-shift, full-time Anesthesia Technologist in Montclair, NJ . Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financi al well-being. • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. • Learn more about the   benefits offered   for this job. Get to Know Your Team: • Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit. Responsibilities • Anesthesia Technicians assist anesthesiologists, nurses, anesthetists, and other medical staff working on anesthesia teams. Their main responsibility is to clean, maintain, and prepare anesthesia equipment for use in surgical procedures. • Engage in various pre-operation responsibilities such as setting up the anesthesia gas machine and checking gas lines. • Prepare supplies for intubation, central breathing lines, oxygen measurement tools, and more. • Break down equipment, sanitize the anesthesia area, and set up for the next case following the completion of all surgical procedures. • Check, calibrate, and test medical equipment such as machines, monitors, invasive lines, and pharmaceuticals. • Keep daily records of their equipment inspections. • Ensure anesthesia equipment is repaired or replaced when/if equipment malfunctions. • Stock needed supplies in any anesthetizing areas, including bronchoscopy carts, pediatric carts, and emergency room airway bags. • Spot opportunities for improving efficiency and containing costs within anesthesia areas. • Perform any and all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Job Requirements: • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. • Position requires fluency in the English language to function in the job environment appropriately. • Good interpersonal communication, teamwork, and customer service skills. • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through skills; ability to multitask and prioritize tasks. • Ability to multitask constantly, react to changes quickly/productively, and tolerate interruptions. • Ability to perform work when no directions are given, and give directions to others. • Remain flexible, organized, professional, and able to analyze and make sound decisions under stressful or crises. • Demonstrate knowledge of current computer systems, equipment, or programs used in the organization; knowledge of Epic is a plus. • Demonstrate maturity and accountability. Preferred Job Requirements: • Graduated from an accredited Anesthesia Technologist training program. • Minimum of 1+ years’ experience as an Anesthesia Tech in a hospital setting. • Anesthesia Technicians assist anesthesiologists, nurses, anesthetists, and other medical staff working on anesthesia teams. Their main responsibility is to clean, maintain, and prepare anesthesia equipment for use in surgical procedures. • Engage in various pre-operation responsibilities such as setting up the anesthesia gas machine and checking gas lines. • Prepare supplies for intubation, central breathing lines, oxygen measurement tools, and more. • Break down equipment, sanitize the anesthesia area, and set up for the next case following the completion of all surgical procedures. • Check, calibrate, and test medical equipment such as machines, monitors, invasive lines, and pharmaceuticals. • Keep daily records of their equipment inspections. • Ensure anesthesia equipment is repaired or replaced when/if equipment malfunctions. • Stock needed supplies in any anesthetizing areas, including bronchoscopy carts, pediatric carts, and emergency room airway bags. • Spot opportunities for improving efficiency and containing costs within anesthesia areas. • Perform any and all other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. • Position requires fluency in the English language to function in the job environment appropriately. • Good interpersonal communication, teamwork, and customer service skills. • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through skills; ability to multitask and prioritize tasks. • Ability to multitask constantly, react to changes quickly/productively, and tolerate interruptions. • Ability to perform work when no directions are given, and give directions to others. • Remain flexible, organized, professional, and able to analyze and make sound decisions under stressful or crises. • Demonstrate knowledge of current computer systems, equipment, or programs used in the organization; knowledge of Epic is a plus. • Demonstrate maturity and accountability. Preferred Job Requirements: • Graduated from an accredited Anesthesia Technologist training program. • Minimum of 1+ years’ experience as an Anesthesia Tech in a hospital setting.