About this opportunity
University of Michigan Flint lists this Anesthesia Technician Assoc opportunity in ann arbor, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
The Anesthesiology department has an exciting opportunity for an Anesthesia Technician to assist the anesthesia provider with administration and monitoring of anesthesia in a variety of settings. The technician provides support for anesthesia providers by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of anesthesia equipment, transport ICU patients, perform labs at point of care, and resupply of critical items before, during, and after anesthesia care.
Responsibilities*
Preoperative:
Verify anesthesia supplies and equipment are in the assigned rooms. Checks and replaces anesthesia gas tanks as needed.
Setup specialty equipment when requested.
Prepares transducers for peripheral and central hemodynamic monitoring when requested.
Prepares IVs when requested.
Intraoperative:
Provide additional supplies and equipment as needed.
Perform point of care lab tests.
Operate Cell Saver when necessary.
Assist anesthesia providers during codes.
Postoperative:
Clean and disinfect anesthesia equipment.
Resupply anesthesia machine and cart as needed.
Setup and run leak test on the anesthesia machine for the following case.
Resupply medications as needed.
In addition to perioperative responsibilities, Anesthesia Technicians maintain a clean workroom, run quality control tests on point of care lab equipment, and additional duties as required.
Required Qualifications*
High school diploma or GED that meets the education requirement from the College of American Pathologists for point of care lab testing.
Desired Qualifications*
1 year or more experience as an Anesthesia Technician or comparable position in healthcare.
Effective communications 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 (BLS) Care Provider card or obtain within 6 months of hire
Physical Requirements:
Able to lift 50lbs
Able to Push/Pull 60+lbs
Continuous walking
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Evening, 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Work Locations
UH, PAV, and CVC Michigan Medicine.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Worksite address
ann arbor, MI, 48113, US
Who can apply
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