*Description* Purpose: Assumes responsibility, under supervision of Operating Room Leadership/Anesthesiologist and Registered Nurse, for the set-up and maintenance of anesthesia equipment and monitors supplies. Assists anesthesiologist in delivery of anesthetic care for a specific group of neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, or geriatric patients in accordance with Surgical Services and Anesthesia Department’s established policies and procedures. Experienced Techs required: * Requires at least 1 year experience as an Anesthesia Technician * Requires high school diploma or equivalent. Essential Responsibilities * Assumes responsibility to ensure proper functioning of all equipment by using appropriate quality control procedures on a routine basis. * Works collaboratively as a team member when providing patient care to promote positive patient outcomes and to maintain continuity of patient care through clear communication and professional working relationships including pertinent oral and/or written report to oncoming relief/ancillary personnel. * Assists in placement of invasive monitoring lines, initiation of regional anesthesia and other anesthetic procedures as assigned. * Sets up all pressure transducers and ensures proper calibration of transducers and monitors. * Follows established policies for all safety and infection control practices and monitors the environment and equipment to ensure cleaning standards are maintained. * Remains available and accessible when on duty or on-call * Demonstrates knowledge of current trends and practices in health care field as evidence by attending in services for equipment, supplies and procedures. * Utilizes material, equipment, and time in a safe, therapeutic and cost-effective manner. * Responds to all supervisors’ requests for information and assists in a timely and courteous manner. * Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Values. * Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance. * Performs other duties as required. Education and Experience Requirements: *Experienced Techs required * Requires at least 1 year experience as an Anesthesia Technician * Requires high school diploma or equivalent. Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements: * Ability to take direction * Ability to work collaboratively as a team with multi-disciplines License, Registration, or Certification Requirements: *Basic Life Saving (AHA or ARC) *Preferred: Anesthesia Technician certification from a National or State recognized professional organization which requires an accrediting exam. *Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant and/or EKG Certification Working Conditions: Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center Org Unit: 1453 Department: Anesthesiology Exempt: No Salary Range: $26.16-$32.06 Hourly We are an equal opportunity employer Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.