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.

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 of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Nicotine Testing - To provide a safe, healthy environment for our patients, employees and visitors, as of February 1, 2013 McLaren no longer hires individuals who use nicotine and will conduct nicotine testing during the pre-employment process. If the test is positive the offer will be rescinded. Individuals who test positive may re-apply for employment after six months.