Job Information
University of Michigan Anesthesia Technician in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Anesthesia Technician
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How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
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.
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*
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*
Graduation from high school
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
This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients
Desired Qualifications*
1 year or more experience as an Anesthesia Technician or comparable position in healthcare.
Work Schedule
Evening, 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Work Locations
UH/CVC Michigan Medicine
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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in 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/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
254936
Working Title
Anesthesia Technician
Job Title
Anesthesia Technician Assoc
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM Anesthesia UH
Posting Begin/End Date
11/05/2024 - 12/05/2024
Career Interest
Patient Care Services
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