Job Description

Responsible for provision and technical function of anesthesia machines, ventilators, monitoring equipment, fluid warmers, patient warming systems, and other types of anesthesia equipment that may be age-specific. Responsible for provision and stocking of supplies for anesthesia administration, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment (such as fiberoptic bronchoscopes), and troubleshooting various types of anesthesia equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Room Preparations and Cleaning.
   1. Ensure anesthesia machines and equipment are properly turned over between cases following departmental rules and Infection Prevention Protocols.
   2. Terminal cleaning of anesthesia machine at the End of Day.
   3. Terminal cleaning of all anesthesia equipment at End of Day and ensure they are ready for use.
   4. Must be able to follow proper protocols with regards to PPE preparation for the cleaning of Contact Rooms.
   5. Ensure workrooms are kept in a clean and orderly fashion.
2. Anesthesia Supply Handling
   1. Responsible for moving supplies to and from Central Supplies as needed.
   2. Stocking central workrooms supplies from U-Boats.
   3. Stocking supply carts in the ORs between cases and End of Day.
   4. Checking and stocking anesthesia machine drawers between cases and at End of Day.
   5. Checking anesthesia medications for expiration dates.
   6. Checking anesthesia supplies for expiration dates in ORs and workrooms.
   7. Checking and restocking equipment supplies daily as needed.
   8. Replace medications labels as needed in the OR setting.
   9. Inform supervisor of supply issues in workrooms.
3. Anesthesia Technical Duties
   1. Perform daily calibrations and pre-procedure checklists on anesthesia machines.
   2. Deliver and set up fiberoptic scopes and towers in OR as needed.
   3. Setup TEE (Trans-Esophageal Echocardiography) probes and machines in the OR.
   4. Primary troubleshooting of equipment, not limited to machine circuit leaks, flow sensor issues, probe and scopes issues, equipment connections, and issues with acquiring vitals from patient monitor.
   5. Recognizing and appropriately managing all anesthesia equipment.
   6. Assemble and disassemble anesthesia machine connections for movement to all floors and areas as needed.
4. Procedural Equipment Handling, Cleaning, and Transport.
   1. Pick-up, transport, and distribute clean scopes from SPD (Sterile Processing Department) to all areas.
   2. Pre-clean scopes using appropriate enzymatic sponges and Infection Prevention procedures.
   3. Pre-clean TEE probes using red enzymatic sponge and prepare for transport to SPD.
   4. Transport dirty probes and scopes following protocol outlined by Infection Prevention and department protocols.
   5. High-Level disinfect ultrasound probes using Trophon machine following Infection Prevention protocols.
5. Perform other related duties.
   1. Maintain knowledge of equipment and protocols.
   2. Check and maintain intubation boxes and emergency airways carts.
   3. Other tasks and as needed or required.

• HS or GED requirement
• Previous OR Experience preferred 

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $29.9333 - $29.9333 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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