Anesthesia Technician jobs in Connecticut

Anesthesia Technician assists Anesthesiologist by setting-up equipment and preparing medications. Orders, stocks, tests, and maintains anesthesia supplies, medications, and equipment. Being an Anesthesia Technician washes and sterilizes re-usable equipment and reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel. Performs safety checks on anesthesia equipment and assists the Anesthesiologist as needed. Additionally, Anesthesia Technician may also be required to complete Anesthesia Technician trainee program. May require an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Anesthesia Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be an Anesthesia Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia
  • Salem Valley Veterinary Clinic
  • Salem, CT FULL_TIME
  • Salem Valley Veterinary Clinic’s Dentistry service is searching for a Certified Veterinary Technician who is proficient in administering and monitoring anesthesia. Certification is required for this position.

    Role and Responsibilities

    The ideal team member will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience devoted mainly to dental/anesthesia/operating room scenarios is preferable. This position would be a great fit for someone who enjoys advanced surgical/anesthetic cases and finds the idea of actively participating in creating individual anesthetic protocols for patients with various comorbidities exciting and fulfilling (VTS candidates welcome and supported!).

    In addition to general dentistry, we provide endodontics, orthodontics, facial reconstruction, oncologic surgery, and so much more; we are also expanding to offer minimally-invasive ear, nose, and throat procedures. Zoo, exotic, and equine anesthesia opportunities will be available, interest in these areas would be considered a plus but is not required or preferred.

    The dentistry service at Salem Valley Veterinary clinic currently serves clients in a radius of greater than three hours, providing a large and varied caseload that never gets dull. The clinic also houses the only Cone-Beam CT scanner in the state and actively participates in clinical trials and product development on the bleeding edge of veterinary dentistry. We take pride in the services we can offer, but we also value quality of life. Our clinic is open Monday through Friday with no evening or weekend hours and no on-call shifts; patients that require hospitalization are transferred to one of several nearby facilities if necessary. A four-day work week is available if desired.

    We have a long-standing and solid reputation within our community. We have large goals tucked away in a small package and offer a large potential for further growth. The ideal candidate would enjoy being a part of the process and having a voice as we further develop the service. Have great ideas about what a unicorn-job would entail? We want to hear and implement those ideas.

    Overall, we are seeking a certified technician who would mainly work as one of three CVT’s that monitor anesthesia for our dental procedures.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids
    • Assists the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery
    • Cares for all surgical materials; keeps the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery
    • Comfortable reading ECG’s during anesthesia
    • Provides compassionate care to patients and clients
    • Keeps accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
    • Prepares and maintains dental suite for procedures
    • Performs physical assessments and records observations
    • Prepares estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients
    • Filling prescriptions and working with controlled substances as needed
    • Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions

    Qualifications and Education Requirements

    CVT or legal equivalent required

    • Must be proficient in monitoring and administering anesthesia as you will be doing this daily!

    Preferred Skills

    In addition to being able to fulfill all requirements of a certified veterinary technician in an operatory setting, some specific necessary skills include, but are not limited too:

    • Comfort with basic aspects of medical recordkeeping.
    • As the advocate for our patients, an eye for detail regarding patient care is a must.
    • Proficiency in setting up common anesthetic equipment.
    • Proficiency in phlebotomy and venous/arterial catheter placement.
    • Comfort with various methods of intubation in different species.
    • At least a basic grasp of advanced anesthesia monitoring concepts, local and regional blocks, and CRI management.
    • A self-driven work ethic as well as strong organizational and communication skills.


    What else do we have to offer?

    • At Rarebreed, we provide employees in the veterinary profession with the best work experience by creating and fostering a great culture where you can thrive. We value you and offer a one-of-a-kind, flexible total compensation package that consists of the following:
    • Competitive base compensation plus bonus incentive
    • Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
    • 401K with 100% company match of up to 3%, and a 50% match for the 4thand 5th%
    • Generous paid time off to ensure a healthy work/life balance
    • Employee Referral Award Program
    • Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, voluntary life insurance available
    • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • IDEXX diagnostic fees for personal pets covered
    • Personal pet care discounts
    • Access to Employee Assistance Programs
    • Continuing education time off and reimbursement
    • Free monthly wellness meetings focusing on stress & anxiety reduction and mindfulness
    • Free quarterly financial wellness classes to provide guidance in areas such as student loan debt, budgeting, improving credit scores, mortgages, and refinancing.

    Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

    Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

    Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

  • 8 Days Ago

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Anesthesia Veterinary Technician
  • The Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine Inc
  • North Haven, CT FULL_TIME
  • General Description of Position: Anesthesia technician for the specialty surgeons. This person will work with the scheduler and other anesthesia technicians to safely anesthetize patients for procedur...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia
  • Rarebreed Veterinary Partners, Inc.
  • Salem, CT FULL_TIME
  • Salem Valley Veterinary Clinic’s Dentistry service is searching for a Certified Veterinary Technician who is proficient in administering and monitoring anesthesia. Certification is required for this p...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Anesthesia Technician (Per Diem)
  • Hartford Hospital
  • Hartford, CT PER_DIEM
  • Description Job Schedule: Per Diem Standard Hours: 1 Job Shift: Shift 2 Shift Details: Per diem position hours and shifts may vary Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 30,000 Hartford Heal...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Anesthesia Technician-Operating Room- 40hr
  • CONNECTICUT CHILDREN\
  • Farmington, CT FULL_TIME
  • SUMMARY Prepare, test, and set up anesthetic equipment; assists physicians and nurse anesthetists during anesthesia induction and recovery; clean and check for proper functioning of all anesthesia equ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Patient Care Technician - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PER DIEM)
  • New Britain General
  • New Britain, CT PER_DIEM
  • Description Job Schedule: Per Diem Standard Hours: 1 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: tbd Qualifications tbd
  • 13 Days Ago

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Anesthesia Technician
  • Ascension
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Details Sign-on bonus: $5,000 Department: Operating Room / Anesthesiology Schedule: Full Time (1.0) / Rotating / M-F var...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Anesthesia Technician
  • Ascension
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Job DescriptionDetails Sign-on bonus:$5,000 Department:Operating Room / Anesthesiology Schedule:Full Time (1.0) / Rotati...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Anesthesia Technician PRN
  • HCA
  • Sanford, FL
  • Introduction Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for ou...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Anesthesia Technician
  • HCA
  • Pompano Beach, FL
  • Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(a...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Anesthesia Technician
  • Ascension
  • Austin, TX
  • Details Department: Anesthesiology Schedule: Monday through Friday position. Some on-call requirements with this positio...
  • 3/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Anesthesia Technician
  • UCHealth
  • Greeley, CO
  • Description Location: UCHealth Greeley Hospital, US:CO:Greeley Department: GH Anesthesia FTE: Full Time, 0.8, 64.00 hour...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Anesthesia Technician
  • Ascension
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Details Department: Anesthesia Schedule: PRN Hospital: Ascension St. Vincents Location: Jacksonville, Florida Benefits P...
  • 3/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Anesthesia Technician
  • UCHealth
  • Highlands Ranch, CO
  • Description Summary: Assists licensed anesthesia provider with duties related to the care and monitoring of patients and...
  • 3/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

Connecticut is bordered on the south by Long Island Sound, on the west by New York, on the north by Massachusetts, and on the east by Rhode Island. The state capital and fourth largest city is Hartford, and other major cities and towns (by population) include Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, Danbury, New Britain, Greenwich, and Bristol. Connecticut is slightly larger than the country of Montenegro. There are 169 incorporated towns in Connecticut.The highest peak in Connecticut is Bear Mountain in Salisbury in the northwest corner of the state. The highest point is just east...
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Income Estimation for Anesthesia Technician jobs
$44,919 to $58,112

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