Anesthesia Equipment & Support 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.
  

• 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.
  

• One year experience.
  

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID:
• Daily Work Times: variable
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No