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, IVs, Bier blocks.
- Cleans, sterilizes and maintains laryngoscopes, laryngo-mask airways (LMA’s), and flexible bronchoscopes.
- Mixes medication for IV infusion pumps and nerve blocks.
- Assists with transporting patients to ICU, MRI, CT and angio.
- Orders, maintains and checks out dates of medications, malignant hyperthermia supplies and medical gases for area.
- Assists with room turnover between cases.
- Troubleshoots 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
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
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