Michigan Medicine
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Job Summary The Anesthesiology department has an exciting opportunity for an Anesthesiology Technician to assist the Anesthesiologist with administration and monitoring of anesthesia in a variety of settings. The technician provides support for surgical/procedural cases by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and anesthesia delivery system before, during, and after anesthesia care. To learn more about our department, please visit our website at http://anes.med.umich.edu/index.html.
Mission Statement Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Responsibilities
Set-up and operate anesthesia equipment, including fluid warmers, warm‑air blankets, rapid infuser devices.
Set-up supplies for arterial lines, central lines, epidural catheters.
Set-up supplies and equipment for airway devices utilizing fiber‑optic technology.
Set-up and assist with placement of Transesophageal Echo Monitoring.
Set-up supplies and devices necessary for Cardiac and Vascular cases and assist with their placement.
Assist with anesthetic induction of patients at the request of the anesthesia staff (to all patients regardless of age).
Obtain blood samples and perform laboratory tests; perform QC checks on assigned testing devices.
Assist anesthesia staff in transportation of critically ill patients to and from the operating room and other anesthetizing locations.
Continuously check during the shift with anesthesia personnel in rooms assigned to determine if any assistance is required.
Respond quickly to pages and provide the services requested.
Keep assigned workroom area neat and orderly; put away supplies as they arrive in the workroom.
Stock anesthesia carts throughout the shift; attend in‑service education offerings on new equipment and devices; provide instruction and advice to anesthesia personnel regarding new equipment and devices.
Share call duties on a rotating basis to provide services on off‑hours during the week and on weekends.
Troubleshoot anesthesia equipment by performing diagnostic tests to restore service.
Assist in the evaluation of new equipment; disassemble anesthesia machines, clean parts and retrieve usable supplies.
Transport anesthesia equipment and supply carts to off‑site anesthetizing locations.
Provide monitoring devices, oxygen tank, and any other necessary equipment for critically ill patient transportation.
Changeover necessary equipment and medical supplies between cases and assure that the level of supplies in the anesthesia cart is adequate for the next case.
At the beginning of each shift survey the rooms assigned to determine that the necessary equipment is present and in working order, that the medical supply levels are adequate, and that patient suction is present and working.
Make periodic sweeps of areas in the hospital that may have anesthesia equipment and return equipment to its proper location.
Required Qualifications
Graduation from high school
Effective communication skills
Adept at conflict resolution
Ability to work collaboratively with team members in a dynamic work environment
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Basic life support (BLC) Care Provider card or obtain in 6 months of hire
Desired Qualifications
Bachelors degree is desirable
1 year or more experience as an Anesthesia Technician
Science based college coursework
Experience in a healthcare environment
Work Schedule Days and Evenings.
Application Deadline Temporary job openings may be removed from the job board and filled at any time.
U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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Job Summary The Anesthesiology department has an exciting opportunity for an Anesthesiology Technician to assist the Anesthesiologist with administration and monitoring of anesthesia in a variety of settings. The technician provides support for surgical/procedural cases by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and anesthesia delivery system before, during, and after anesthesia care. To learn more about our department, please visit our website at http://anes.med.umich.edu/index.html.
Mission Statement Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Responsibilities
Set-up and operate anesthesia equipment, including fluid warmers, warm‑air blankets, rapid infuser devices.
Set-up supplies for arterial lines, central lines, epidural catheters.
Set-up supplies and equipment for airway devices utilizing fiber‑optic technology.
Set-up and assist with placement of Transesophageal Echo Monitoring.
Set-up supplies and devices necessary for Cardiac and Vascular cases and assist with their placement.
Assist with anesthetic induction of patients at the request of the anesthesia staff (to all patients regardless of age).
Obtain blood samples and perform laboratory tests; perform QC checks on assigned testing devices.
Assist anesthesia staff in transportation of critically ill patients to and from the operating room and other anesthetizing locations.
Continuously check during the shift with anesthesia personnel in rooms assigned to determine if any assistance is required.
Respond quickly to pages and provide the services requested.
Keep assigned workroom area neat and orderly; put away supplies as they arrive in the workroom.
Stock anesthesia carts throughout the shift; attend in‑service education offerings on new equipment and devices; provide instruction and advice to anesthesia personnel regarding new equipment and devices.
Share call duties on a rotating basis to provide services on off‑hours during the week and on weekends.
Troubleshoot anesthesia equipment by performing diagnostic tests to restore service.
Assist in the evaluation of new equipment; disassemble anesthesia machines, clean parts and retrieve usable supplies.
Transport anesthesia equipment and supply carts to off‑site anesthetizing locations.
Provide monitoring devices, oxygen tank, and any other necessary equipment for critically ill patient transportation.
Changeover necessary equipment and medical supplies between cases and assure that the level of supplies in the anesthesia cart is adequate for the next case.
At the beginning of each shift survey the rooms assigned to determine that the necessary equipment is present and in working order, that the medical supply levels are adequate, and that patient suction is present and working.
Make periodic sweeps of areas in the hospital that may have anesthesia equipment and return equipment to its proper location.
Required Qualifications
Graduation from high school
Effective communication skills
Adept at conflict resolution
Ability to work collaboratively with team members in a dynamic work environment
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Basic life support (BLC) Care Provider card or obtain in 6 months of hire
Desired Qualifications
Bachelors degree is desirable
1 year or more experience as an Anesthesia Technician
Science based college coursework
Experience in a healthcare environment
Work Schedule Days and Evenings.
Application Deadline Temporary job openings may be removed from the job board and filled at any time.
U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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