Anesthesia Aide

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis seeks a skilled OR technician to support the anesthesia team, assist the anesthesiologist and CRNA, and ensure equipment is calibrated and available for procedures.

You will handle inventory, stock supplies, manage back orders, prep rooms, and help maintain a safe, organized environment for patient care.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• 1 year of health or patient care experience with 6 months in an operating room preferred.
• Nursing Assistant Registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate as part of the anesthesia team assisting the anesthesiologist and CRNA.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot anesthesia equipment; stock and maintain supplies.

Skills

BLS

Education

Nursing Assistant Registration

Job description

Job Overview

To operate as part of the anesthesia team by assisting the anesthesiologist and the CRNA in the administration and maintenance of general and regional anesthesia, by maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting various equipment needs, and by stocking and maintaining par levels of all anesthesia supplies.

Job Expectations

Facilitates OR room turnover for anesthesia and operating rooms

• Performs cleanup of OR
• Readies OR for next patient
• Properly cares for equipment and takes action for preventive maintenance
• Procures equipment
• Transports specimens and blood products

Maintains Inventory Control

• Orders and track supplies
• Monitors arrival of back orders
• Returns incorrect or damaged orders
• Restocks department with supplies
• Makes rounds to keep current inventory in stock

Organization Expectations, as applicable:

• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
• Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
• Communicates in a respective manner.
• Ensures a safe, secure environment.
• Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
• Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
• Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.
• Fulfills all organizational requirements.
• Completes all required learning relevant to the role.
• Complies with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures and standards.
• Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

License/Certification/Registration

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience

• 1 year of health or patient care related experience with 6 months experience in an operating room.

License/Certification/Registration

• Nursing Assistant Registration

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/localseiu

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status