Anesthesia Technician

Selectminds; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan seeks an experienced Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesia providers in the operating room. You will prepare and sterilize equipment, stock supplies, and assist with monitoring and induction under supervision.

This role emphasizes safety, HIPAA compliance, and efficient workflow. The position requires a high school diploma, BLS within 30 days, and anesthesia technician certification if possible; full-time schedule with healthcare team collaboration and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Anesthesia technician or technologist certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and sets up equipment for anesthesia procedures.
• Assists anesthetist with monitoring, induction and intubation of patients.
• Cleans and sterilizes anesthesia instruments and equipment.
• Orders anesthesia supplies and equipment, ensures well-stocked work areas.
• Maintains department equipment and schedules repairs as needed.
• Assists in placing intravenous lines and invasive monitoring devices as required.
• May transport and monitor patients to the operating room.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and infection-control policies.

Skills

Sterile technique

Infection control

Customer service

EMR familiarity

Multitasking

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Anesthesia tech certification

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.

Position Summary

Assists anesthetist by setting-up equipment and preparing medications. Orders, stocks, tests and maintains anesthesia supplies, medications, and equipment. Washes and sterilizes re-usable equipment; reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel. Performs safety checks on anesthesia equipment and assists the anesthetist as needed.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned

• Prepares and sets up equipment for anesthesia procedures.
• Assists anesthetist with monitoring, induction and intubation of patients.
• Cleans and sterilizes anesthesia instruments and equipment.
• Orders anesthesia supplies and equipment, and ensures the workroom, carts and satellite operating areas are well stocked.
• Maintains department equipment by evaluating performance, inspecting for defects, performing minor repairs within scope and scheduling repairs.
• Assists in the sterile placement of intravenous infusion lines and invasive pressure monitoring devices and lines including central venous and peripheral arterial access and pulmonary artery catheters.
• May assist with transporting and monitoring patients to the operation room.
• May respond to and assist anesthetist with induction and intubation of cardiac arrest and/or trauma patients.
• Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.

11. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Lead Duties and Responsibilities (If classified in a Lead Role)

• Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.
• Contributes to performance feedback, hiring decisions.
• Ensures standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.).
• Evaluates and tests new procedures/processes.
• Orients and/or trains new staff.
• Problem solving capabilities.
• Subject matter expert/technical leadership.
• Work flow/distribution of work.
• Assists in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One-year patient care experience in either an operating room or emergency department setting within the last five years.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Preferred:

• Certification as an anesthesia technician or technologist.
• One month of job-related experience and/or training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of patient care techniques and the principles of sterile techniques.
• A basic understanding of regulatory, legislative and The Joint Commission standards related to anesthesia, surgery and infection control for anesthesia tech practice scope.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical health care record systems.
• Ability to handle multiple requests and prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to work in stressful situations.

Position/Subsidiary Specific

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26010539
• Daily Work Times: VST 0500-2200
• On Call: No

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.