ANNOUNCEMENT OF Professional Vacancy

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK · DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER  
450 CLARKSON AVENUE, BOX 1194, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11203
Department: ANESTHESIOLOGY Job Title: TH CTS ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATE / ANESTHESIA TECH
Professional  Rank: SL-2 Descriptive Title: TH CTS ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATE
Salary Range: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Line Number: Line# 52027
Additional Position Information: *Please include the 5 digit line number and job title in the subject line and body of your email submission.
Brief Description of Duties:
Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

The Department of Anesthesiology is seeking a full-time CTS Anesthesia Associate / Anesthesia Tech. The successful candidate will be:
- Responsible for set-up, calibration, troubleshooting and maintenance of anesthesia machines and patient monitoring equipment in every operating room and Endoscopy Suite.
- Prepare Cell Saver and disinfecting; maintain specific records for use of salvaged blood - under direction of Director- Blood bank.
- Responsible for inventory control of anesthesia supplies and drugs for O.R. and O.B.
- Responsible for distribution of anesthesia supplies and drugs for Pre-Operative unit and Endoscopy Suite.
- Responsible for interacting with SMIC to solve technical problems with anesthesia equipment. Liaison between department and Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNA) rotation to SGH.
- Assist Anesthesia personnel with all needs for supplies and special equipment.
- Assist Anesthesiologist in preparing equipment for fiber optic intubation, rapid infusion/blood warmers.
- Troubleshoot any new equipment and operation of new equipment related to the anesthetic management of patients receiving organ transplants.
- Perform other job related duties as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION

All successful candidates must undergo various background checks, maintain credentials required for continued employment and adhere to the SUNY-DMC UHB Principles of Behavior.   Clinical Faculty and Allied Health professionals must receive and maintain Medical Board authorization.
Qualifications:
PREFERRED:
- Two years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering or graduate of an ASATT approved program, including a clinical component.
Posting ID: 19181 Ref #: B/PR-52027-20
Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume along with a cover letter to ==>
Please include: Job Title( TH CTS ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATE / ANESTHESIA TECH ), Line( 52027 ) and PostingID( 19181 )
The Employment Office
M.S.C.  1194
450 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11203  ( email: Careers@downstate.edu )

Closing date for receipt of applications:

Internal Consideration Program: 01/01/29 Off-campus recruitment: 01/01/29

SUNY Downstate Medical Center offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familiar status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or criminal conviction.