Anesthesia Technician Specialist

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 If the test is positive the offer will be rescinded.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: Daily Work Times: 2pm-10:30pm Hours Per Pay Period: 80 On Call: Yes Weekends: Yes Equal Opportunity Employer 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.