What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anesthesia Technician Specialist position at McLaren Northern Michigan?
About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. The McLaren system includes 14 hospitals in Michigan and Ohio, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, 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, one of only 51 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Anesthesia Technician Specialist
Michigan, Petoskey
Technical
McLaren Northern Michigan
23006562
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, IV’s, Bier blocks.
- Cleans, sterilizes and maintains Laryngoscopes, laryngo-mask airways (LMA’s), and flexible bronchoscopes.
- Mixes medication for IV Infusion pumps and nerve blocks.
- Assist with transporting of patients to ICU, MRI, CT and Angio.
- Orders, maintains and checks outdates of medications, malignant hyperthermia supplies and medical gases for area.
- Assists with room turnover between cases.
- Trouble shoots 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 of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Nicotine Testing - To provide a safe, healthy environment for our patients, employees and visitors, as of February 1, 2013 McLaren no longer hires individuals who use nicotine and will conduct nicotine testing during the pre-employment process. If the test is positive the offer will be rescinded. Individuals who test positive may re-apply for employment after six months.
Additional Information
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 23006562
- Daily Work Times: 3pm-11:30pm
- Hours Per Pay Period: 80
- On Call: Yes
- Weekends: Yes
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.
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