About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Anesthesia Technician
Hours per pay period: 80
The Anesthesia Technician is responsible for assisting members of the Anesthesia department by performing specific procedures required to ready the patient for surgery. Responsible for the care and preparation of anesthesia equipment/supplies according to the established procedure.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Turn-over of operating rooms:
- Between each case in the operating room the Anesthesia Technician will discard disposable anesthesia equipment appropriately and replace used non-disposable anesthesia equipment with like equipment.
- Between each case the anesthesia equipment will be assessed for cleanliness and, if necessary, the equipment, cart and monitors will be wiped down with appropriate anti-bacterial solution.
- Between each case, the anesthesia carts will be restocked and on an as-needed basis.
- Facilitate the flow of the operating rooms and procedures where anesthesia is involved whether in or out of the operating room suite.
- Ordering, from the warehouse or by special order, and stocking of workroom supplies.
- Maintain a neat and organized workroom which will always be in a “stat” or ”ready” status as the needs of the Anesthesia department are dictated by those of the Operating Room or anywhere else on campus where anesthesia may be involved.
- High School Diploma or GED
- One year of prior work experience in a Hospital work environment
- BLS card from AHA required before start date (valid at least 60 days beyond start date)
- Certification through the American Association of Nurse Anesthesia Technicians or within 6 mos. of hire date
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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.
