Surgical Support and Anesthesia Tech

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay by Payactiv

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement options with match

Eligibility for benefits

Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support intra-operative care in the MHC OR team. You will prepare, deliver, and clean up while ensuring surgical suites are stocked and ready for each case.

The role requires 2 years of relevant patient care or OR experience and BLS within 60 days of hire; A.T. certification is preferred. Day shifts, full-time, with 40 hours weekly in a dynamic cardiovascular OR setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required.
• Associate's Degree in related field Preferred.
• 2 years of relevant experience Patient Care Preferred and 1 year of relevant experience in Operating Room Preferred.
• AHA or ARC American Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 Days of hire required.
• Anesthesia Technician Certification (Cer. A.T.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation, delivery and clean-up of patient care during the intra-operative phase.
• Contributes to the smooth operation of the unit.
• Obtains and organizes necessary equipment, sterile supplies and instruments for each surgical case.
• Assembles surgical supplies for rooms and case tables.
• Opens sterile supplies for surgical procedures.
• Cleans equipment (including decontamination and sterilization of instruments) and returns unneeded equipment to appropriate department.
• Follows-up on equipment needing repairs.

Skills

Patient Care

Operating Room

BLS within 60 days

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in related field

Tools

Anesthesia Technician Certification

Job description

About This Unit

The MHC OR consists of 9 operating rooms including 4 hybrid ORs that both the vascular and cardiovascular service lines utilize. The integrated PV/CV team takes care of all peripheral vascular cases (AAA, fem-pops, EVAR, angios, carotids etc.) and cardiothoracic cases (CABG, Valve, TAVR, Robotics, VAD, Transplant, Lung surgery). In joining this team, you will be part of one of the largest cardiovascular OR teams in the nation. Our team prides itself on taking care of the team members by offering an excellent orientation and ensuring each member is fully trained to perform their role. This in turn ensures the best outcomes for our patients as competent staff deliver the highest quality care.

About Meijer Heart Center

The heart and vascular systems demand extraordinary care. It begins with heart specialists who can expertly monitor your entire heart and vascular system and perform anything from a bypass to vascular surgery to a heart and lung transplant. Discover a true continuum of heart and vascular care. Through research, innovative treatments, and best practices our teams are advancing heart and vascular care for the patients we are privileged to treat.

Scope of work

Assists in the preparation, delivery and clean-up of patient care during the intra-operative phase. Contributes to the smooth operation of the unit. Obtains and organizes necessary equipment, sterile supplies and instruments for each surgical case. Assembles surgical supplies for rooms and case tables. Opens sterile supplies for surgical procedures. Cleans equipment (including decontamination and sterilization of instruments), work areas and reusable supplies and returns unneeded equipment to appropriate department. Also follows-up on equipment needing repairs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• Associate's Degree in related field Preferred
• 2 years of relevant experience Patient Care Preferred and 1 year of relevant experience in Operating Room Preferred
• AHA or ARC American Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 Days of hire required
• Anesthesia Technician Certification (Cer. A.T.) preferred

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Meijer Heart Center - 150 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Operating Room Cardiac Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

0630-1500

Days Worked

Monday-Friday

Weekend Frequency

On-call weekends

Corewell Health Commitment

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.