ANESTHESIA AIDE

Covenant HealthCare; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Wellness programs and mental health

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Covenant HealthCare is seeking an Anesthesia Aide to support the operating room with stocking, cleaning, and basic care of anesthesia equipment. You will maintain the anesthesia workroom and carts, assist during procedures, and help with patient charge entries.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS Heartsaver certification, and preferred OR or anesthesia department experience. Join Covenant HealthCare in delivering Extraordinary Care.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• BLS Heartsaver required.
• ASATT certification strongly desired.
• Nurse aide program completion or similar hospital experience preferred.
• Operating Room/Anesthesia Dept. experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stocking, cleaning, and basic care of anesthesia equipment.
• Maintain and clean anesthesia workroom and carts.
• Changeover equipment and supplies between cases.
• Provide supplies or equipment as needed during procedures.
• Assist anesthesia providers in clinical area and with patient charges entry.
• Support Quality Assurance and patient outcome activities.

Skills

Sterile technique

Computer skills

Mechanical concepts

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS Heartsaver

ASATT exam completion

Nurse aide program

Operating Room experience

Job description

Overview

This Anesthesia Aide provides a variety of department stocking and cleaning activities, along with direct/indirect patient care activities under the direction of a licensed Anesthesia Provider. This individual demonstrate excellent customer service performance in that their attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of the Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the routine cleaning and basic care of Anesthesia equipment.
• Maintains, stocks and cleans the Anesthesia workroom.
• Maintains, stocks and cleans the various Anesthesia carts.
• Changes over equipment, carts and supplies in the operating room suites between cases.
• Provides/obtains supplies or equipment as needed during procedures.
• Provides assistance as appropriate to the Anesthesia Providers in the clinical area.
• Assists in entering patient charges in the computer system.
• Participates in Quality Assurance / Improved Patient Outcome activities as appropriate.
• Adheres to department policies, procedures and structure standards.
• Attends equipment in-services and other educational sessions as necessary.

Performs Other Department-related Duties As Required

• Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, families and co-workers.
• Maintains confidentiality / HIPPA Regulations in relation to patients, families, and the organization.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Required: High School graduate or equivalent
• Required: BLS Heartsaver
• Preferred: Post-high school science / mechanical / electrical courses.
• Completion of the certification ASATT exam when eligible is strongly desired
• Preferred: Successful completion of nurse aide program, or similar/related hospital experience.
• Preferred: Work experience within the Operating Room / Anesthesia Department.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Understand and ability to use sterile technique.
• Computer skills (related to patient charge entry).
• Preferred: Understanding of basic mechanical / electronic concepts to facilitate care of Anesthesia equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
• Constant lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Constant standing, walking, carrying, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, near vision, depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision, and field of vision
• Frequent lifting up 25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, twisting, feeling, midrange vison, and far vision
• Occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, tasting, and smelling

Why Work at Covenant HealthCare

At Covenant HealthCare, we are united by a shared mission of providing Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. We foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, accountability, respect, customer service, and enthusiasm, where every employee plays an important role in delivering patient-centered care and making a difference in our community.

Our Benefits Include

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans with employer match
• Paid time off to support work-life balance
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support
• Tuition reimbursement, university discounts, and professional development opportunities