Perioperative Anesthesia Tech Associate

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan's Anesthesiology department seeks an Anesthesia Technician to assist anesthesia providers with administration and monitoring across various settings. You will support equipment prep, transport ICU patients, run point-of-care labs, and resupply critical items before, during, and after anesthesia care.

Responsibilities include preparing IVs, verifying equipment, and maintaining a clean work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED that meets the education requirement from the College of American Pathologists for point of care lab testing.

Responsibilities

• Verify anesthesia supplies and equipment in assigned rooms; replace gas tanks as needed.
• Set up specialty equipment when requested.
• Prepare transducers for monitoring.
• Prepare IVs when requested.
• Provide additional supplies and equipment as needed.
• Perform point-of-care lab tests.
• Operate Cell Saver when necessary.
• Clean and disinfect anesthesia equipment.
• Resupply anesthesia machine and cart as needed.
• Set up and run leak tests on the anesthesia machine.

Skills

Effective communications skills

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Task prioritization

BLS certification or eligibility

Education

High school diploma or GED (CAP standard for point-of-care lab testing)

Job description

The University of Michigan's Anesthesiology department seeks an Anesthesia Technician to assist anesthesia providers with administration and monitoring across various settings. You will support equipment prep, transport ICU patients, run point-of-care labs, and resupply critical items before, during, and after anesthesia care.

Responsibilities include preparing IVs, verifying equipment, and maintaining a clean work environment.