Location: Syracuse, NY
Job Type: Contract (NO BENEFITS)
Contract Duration: 14 Weeks
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Pay Rate
Shift: Alternating Day and Evening Shifts
Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Evening Shift: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Weekend rotation and on-call responsibilities required
We are seeking an experienced Anesthesia Technologist to support anesthesia services in a hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience preparing anesthesia equipment, assisting with invasive procedures, troubleshooting anesthesia machines, and maintaining infection control standards.
Candidates with experience in acute cardiac cases and Level I trauma centers are strongly preferred. The role requires technical proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to support anesthesia teams across multiple locations where general anesthesia is administered.
Support anesthesia services across all locations where general anesthesia is provided.
Prepare operating rooms and anesthesia equipment for surgical cases, including procedures requiring invasive monitoring.
Perform room turnovers and ensure rooms are properly prepared for upcoming cases.
Troubleshoot different makes and models of anesthesia machines and related equipment.
Assist anesthesia providers with invasive procedures, including arterial line placement, central venous catheter (CVC) placement, and thermodilution catheter placement.
Support acute cardiac cases and procedures requiring advanced monitoring equipment.
Prepare and assist with sterile trays while following appropriate aseptic and sterile techniques.
Maintain infection control standards for anesthesia equipment, instruments, and supplies.
Follow appropriate equipment reprocessing and sterilization procedures.
Order supplies and restock anesthesia rooms, carts, and equipment as directed.
Ensure anesthesia equipment and supplies are available, clean, functional, and ready for use.
Graduate of an approved Anesthesia Technology program.
National certification as an Anesthesia Technologist through ASATT.
Current CPR/BLS certification required before entering the worksite.
Preferably three years of relevant work experience in anesthesia technology.
Knowledge of equipment reprocessing methods, infection prevention, and aseptic and sterile techniques.
Ability to prepare anesthesia equipment and assist with sterile procedures.
Successful completion of required pre-employment health clearance.
3–5 years of experience as an Anesthesia Technologist.
Consistent experience working in a Level I trauma center.
Experience supporting acute cardiac cases.
Familiarity with central lines, arterial lines (A-lines), and Swan-Ganz catheters.
Previous travel assignment experience.
Experience troubleshooting various anesthesia machine models.
Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and on-call assignments.
The position involves alternating day and evening shifts, with weekend rotation and on-call responsibilities. Candidates must be able to work in a hospital environment and support anesthesia services across multiple clinical locations.