Anesthesia Tech I (New Haven/Part Time/Evenings)

As an Anesthesia Tech I at YNHHS, your main responsibilities include assisting in the operating room setup and turnover, providing basic technical support to the anesthesia team, maintaining essential equipment, and ensuring the sterility and availability of anesthesia supplies. You play a pivotal role in troubleshooting equipment and supporting the anesthesiology staff to enhance patient care.

To qualify for the Anesthesia Tech I position at YNHHS, a minimum of a high school diploma is required, though an Associate's degree in Biological Sciences is preferred. Relevant experience such as clinical technician, PCA, or pharmacy technician is beneficial. You also need to obtain BLS certification within three months of hire.

Important skills for an Anesthesia Tech I at YNHHS include excellent communication abilities, basic computer skills, and the ability to handle high-stress situations. Additionally, you should be physically capable of performing tasks involving endurance and dexterity, and possess good interpersonal skills to effectively work as part of the perioperative support team.

While prior operating room experience is preferred for the Anesthesia Tech I role at YNHHS, it is not strictly required. We encourage nursing students and those from healthcare programs to apply, as on-the-job training will help you gain the necessary skills.

Candidates can expect a fast-paced and high-stress work environment as an Anesthesia Tech I at YNHHS. This position involves physical tasks like lifting and standing for extended periods. You will need to handle complex situations with professionalism while ensuring patient safety and care.

When answering this question, share your passion for patient care and interest in the surgical field. Mention how YNHHS's values resonate with your personal and professional philosophies, and express your eagerness to contribute to a compassionate healthcare environment.

Highlight your coping mechanisms such as staying calm, prioritizing tasks, and effective communication. Provide an example where you successfully managed stress in a challenging situation to demonstrate your ability to maintain composure under pressure.

Discuss any relevant hands-on experience, training, or coursework involving anesthesia equipment. If you have previous positions where you interacted with such equipment, highlight specific tasks you performed and the skills you developed.

Mention the importance of decontaminating equipment, adhering to protocols, and ensuring a clean environment. Discuss your understanding of sterile procedures and how you would contribute to maintaining safety and hygiene in the OR.

Provide a specific example that illustrates your ability to collaborate effectively with a team. Discuss your communication style, how you managed different opinions, and how the team's collective efforts led to improved patient care.

Explain your organizational strategies such as making lists or using tools to track progress. Describe how you assess urgency and importance, ensuring that the most critical tasks for patient care are completed first.

Discuss your awareness of how Anesthesia Tech I's responsibilities directly impact patient safety, including equipment maintenance, readiness for emergencies, and attention to detail during procedures.

Emphasize the importance of patient safety and teamwork. Describe how you would address the issue respectfully and directly, prioritizing open communication and clarity about protocols.

Outline your communication practices such as actively listening, providing clear updates, and using appropriate hand signals or verbal cues in the OR. Stress the importance of teamwork and shared understanding.

Illustrate the critical nature of being prepared for emergencies in the OR. Discuss how familiarity with emergency protocols aids in quick, effective responses to any unexpected situations, ultimately ensuring patient safety.