Anesthesia Technician

Summary

This position prepares monitors and equipment, assists the anesthesiologist in patient preparation for cardiac surgical procedures and assures that adequate supplies and drugs are available.

(20%)*Prepares all specialized lines used in cardiac surgery.

(20%)
* Prepares transesophageal echo machine for use by anesthesia staff.

(20%)*Assists in placement of lines and preparation of equipment during all phases of anesthesia, draw
blood from arterial lines.

(20%)
* Provides assistance in performing physiologic monitoring.

(20%)*Cleans OR anesthesia equipment between cases to include restocking of supplies and equipment.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs point of care laboratory testing.

Assist during intubations.

Maintains immediate availability to assist in routine and emergency procedures. Assists with preparation of
equipment for regional blocks in the pre-holding area.

In the performance of the regular job duties, it is appropriate for this job code to have access to the
medication room and supply room for the purpose of stocking

Troubleshoots invasive lines and equipment.

Responsible for training other anesthesia techs.

Enters billing data for cases completed.

Ensures anesthesia equipment is properly disinfected and cleaned after use per medical center infection
control policy

ANEST TECH - Certified Anesthesia Technician

Required Equivalent Experience - BLS required within 1 month of hire or transfer into
position.

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Comments:
Graduate of an accredited school of Anesthesia
Technology preferred. Certification as an anesthesia tech; graduate
from an AEMT or LPN program with additional on the job training
preferred.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail whensetting up, cleaning, maintaining, and handling
anesthesia drugsand apparatus is required.
My Michigan Health is a technology driven organization and employeesneed to demonstrate competency in
Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by
My Michigan Health.
Knowledge of central line and pulmonary artery pressure line set uppreferred. Knowledge of performing PA
readings preferred.
American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians Certification preferred.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latexmaterials or appropriate substitute if required
for your position.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisteddevice and must be able to perform the
functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisteddevice(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such
as stooping, kneeling orcrouching.
Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow My Michigan
Health blood borne pathogen and TB testing as required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable
attendance and ability tostay awake.
Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching,grasping, fingering and feeling. May require
repetition of thesemovements on a regular to frequent basis.
Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs.,
frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.