Anesthesia Technician

MyMichigan Health • Saginaw, MI

11d

About The Position

This position prepares monitors and equipment, assists the anesthesiologist in patient preparation for cardiac surgical procedures and assures that adequate supplies and drugs are available.

Requirements

• Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support
• Equivalent Experience: BLS required within 1 month of hire or transfer into position.
• Education: HIGH
• Equivalent Experience: Graduate of an accredited school of Anesthesia Technology preferred. Certification as an anesthesia tech; graduate from an AEMT or LPN program with additional on the job training preferred.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when setting up, cleaning, maintaining, and handling anesthesia drugs and apparatus is required.
• MidMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows.
• An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time.
• May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling.
• May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of central line and pulmonary artery pressure line set up preferred.
• Knowledge of performing PA readings preferred.
• American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all specialized lines used in cardiac surgery.
• Prepares transesophageal echo machine for use by anesthesia staff.
• Assists in placement of lines and preparation of equipment during all phases of anesthesia, draw blood from arterial lines.
• Provides assistance in performing physiologic monitoring.
• Cleans OR anesthesia equipment between cases to include restocking of supplies and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees