Surgical Support and Anesthesia Technician

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

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Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the Operating Room HDVCH. The role involves preparing, delivering, and cleaning up patient care during intra-operative procedures.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 2 years of patient care experience (1 year in OR preferred), and BLS within 60 days. Anesthesia Tech certification is preferred. Part-time schedule with day shifts and on-site work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree in related field preferred.
• 2 years of relevant patient care experience preferred and 1 year in Operating Room preferred.
• BLS (AHA or ARC) within 60 days required.
• Anesthesia Technician Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

2 years experience

BLS within 60 days

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in related field

Job description

Orientation

Orientation will be full-time for 6-8 weeks. Shifts will be either 5/8-hour shifts or 4/10-hour shifts starting at 6:30am.

Schedule

Monday and Wednesday weekly

Orientation

Orientation will be full-time for 6-8 weeks. Shifts will be either 5/8-hour shifts or 4/10-hour shifts starting at 6:30am.

About This Unit

The Helen DeVos Children's Surgery department completes over 8000 cases per year. It has 8 operating rooms including one with a fully integrated iMRI suite. HDVCH surgery is verified as a Level 1 Children's Surgery site through the American College of Surgeons. Our unit is staffed 24/7 with a team of RN’s and Surgical Technologists. Our physician teams consist of all pediatric certified Surgeons and Anesthesiologists. Helen DeVos OR supports a large variety of specialties including: ENT, General, Urology, Robotics, Plastics, Ortho/Ortho Spine, Cardiac, Dental, Burn, Ophthalmology, and Neurosurgery.

About Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital

We fight for every child. With 350+ pediatric specialists and subspecialists, 12 years of U.S. News & World Report national rankings and innovations that draw patients from all over the world, we're driven to replace fear with hope and doubt with answers. We believe in the possibility of every child's future. Because it's only impossible until it isn't. We have both inpatient and ambulatory spaces as well as a Level 1 trauma Emergency Department designated to children.

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 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.
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• 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 - Helen Devos Childrens Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Operating Room HDVCH - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

20

Hours of Work

0630-1700

Days Worked

Monday Wednesday

Weekend Frequency

On-call weekends

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.