Anesthesia Technician Specialist

McLaren Health Care; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking an Anesthesia Assistant in Petoskey, Michigan. The role requires working under the supervision of anesthesiologists to assist with monitoring patient health during surgeries. Qualified candidates must be graduates from an accredited practical nursing or respiratory therapy program, and hold a license in Michigan with BLS and ACLS certifications. A minimum of one year experience is preferred. This position supports surgical procedures in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists with monitor placement of patients and preparations for surgeries.
• Set-ups invasive monitoring equipment and prepares necessary supplies.
• Mixes medication for IV infusion pumps and assists with patient transport.

Skills

Monitoring equipment placement

Patient transport assistance

Equipment maintenance

Education

Graduate of accredited practical nursing or respiratory therapy program

License/permit in State of Michigan

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

IV infusion pumps

Job description

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, IVs, Bier blocks.
• Cleans, sterilizes and maintains laryngoscopes, laryngo-mask airways (LMA’s), and flexible bronchoscopes.
• Mixes medication for IV infusion pumps and nerve blocks.
• Assists with transporting patients to ICU, MRI, CT and angio.
• Orders, maintains and checks out dates of medications, malignant hyperthermia supplies and medical gases for area.
• Assists with room turnover between cases.
• Troubleshoots 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

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