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. Nicotine Testing - To provide a safe, healthy environment for our patients, employees and visitors, as of February 1, 2013 McLaren no longer hires individuals who use nicotine and will conduct nicotine testing during the pre-employment process. If the test is positive the offer will be rescinded. Individuals who test positive may re-apply for employment after six months. Additional Information Schedule: Full-time Requisition ID: 23006562 Daily Work Times: 2pm-10:30pm Hours Per Pay Period: 80 On Call: Yes Weekends: Yes