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.   Additional Information Schedule: Full-time Requisition ID: 23006562 Daily Work Times: 2pm-10:30pm Hours Per Pay Period: 80 On Call: Yes Weekends: Yes