Anesthesia Technician Specialist

Anesthesia Technician Specialist 🔍 Michigan, Petoskey New 📁 Technical 💼 McLaren Northern Michigan 📅    26002451 Requisition # Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts The Anesthesia Assistant works under the supervision of the Anesthesiologist/CRNA to facilitate placement of monitoring equipment and pain management techniques utilized during the surgical procedures. Prepares and maintains supplies for anesthesia department. Reports to Director Surgical Services.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with monitor placement of patients (EKG, B/P, and Oxygen Sat. monitor), assists with inductions and intubations, arterial and swan ganz line placements, assists with epidural and spinal procedures.
• Set-ups invasive monitoring equipment (transducers), blood warmers, IV's, Bier blocks.
• Cleans, sterilizes and maintains Laryngoscopes, laryngo-mask airways (LMA's), and flexible bronchoscopes.
• Mixes medication for IV Infusion pumps and nerve blocks.
• Assist with transporting of patients to ICU, MRI, CT and Angio.
• Orders, maintains and checks outdates of medications, malignant hyperthermia supplies and medical gases for area.
• Assists with room turnover between cases.
• Trouble shoots and/or arranges for repairs of anesthesia equipment as needed.
• Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing or respiratory therapy program.
• License/permit in the State of Michigan as a licensed practical nurse or respiratory therapist.
• BLS and ACLS certification.

Preferred:

• One year experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Additional Information Schedule:

Full-time Requisition ID:

26002451

Daily Work Times:

variable

Hours Per Pay Period:

80

On Call:

No Weekends:

No