Anesthesia Technician - PRN - Traverse City, MI

Munson Healthcare • Traverse City, MI

22h

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician supports anesthesia equipment and services for patient care in surgical services and non-operating-room locations. In coordination with Clinical Engineering (Bio-Med), the technician helps maintain equipment, prepare anesthesia machines and rooms, manage supplies, and assist anesthesia providers with procedures. The role also supports anesthesia services in locations including the Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, MRI, Cardiac Diagnostic Suite, and Medical Procedure Room.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BCLS required, or must be obtained within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain anesthesia equipment used for patient care in surgical services and non-operating-room locations, in conjunction with Clinical Engineering (Bio-Med).
• Stock non-controlled medications in the operating room and deliver them to the OR, Pre-Op, and non-OR anesthetizing locations at the request of licensed personnel.
• Remove and resupply equipment between procedures, and clean, disinfect, or sterilize it according to hospital procedure.
• Ensure anesthesia carts are supplied and machines are in each room before the first procedure and between procedures.
• Check and replace anesthesia gas tanks as needed.
• Perform glucometer control checks and leak tests, and ensure monitoring equipment supplies are ready.
• Ensure anesthesia machines are ready for use, troubleshooting and correcting problems as needed.
• May perform daily anesthesia equipment inspections, including checks of suction, electrical plugs, gas connections, oxygen cylinders, and nitrous oxide cylinders.
• Assist anesthesia with difficult intubations and assist providers during intubating and extubating procedures as directed.
• Support anesthesia services in non-operating-room locations, including the Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, MRI, Cardiac Diagnostic Suite, and Medical Procedure Room.
• Prepare complex equipment and supplies for hemodynamic monitoring.
• Aseptically assemble autotransfusion disposables.
• Assist in dressing and securing IVs and arterial lines.
• Take weekend call and restock supplies as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Full benefits.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off, up to 19 days in the first year.
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing educational opportunities.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting.
• Wellness plans.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED