Anesthesia Aide

At M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank Campus we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare in a setting where we specialize in innovation. We continually strive to improve our patients' lives by delivering superior outcomes using groundbreaking technology and treatments while balancing patients' needs.

Our partnership with the University of Minnesota Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians provides the platform to specialize in breakthrough treatments, surgical techniques, lifesaving therapies and to train tomorrow's physicians. Clinical trials advance our clinical services, bringing the very newest ideas in patient care.

We are conveniently located on the West Bank of the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis.

This position will be working 64 hours every two weeks on the rotating evening/night shift, 8 hour shifts, rotating weekends. The position is eligible for benefits.

To operate as part of the anesthesia team by assisting the CRNA, anesthesiologist, and anesthesia resident with care of the patient receiving general or regional anesthesia by maintaining the environment, and equipment and supplies needed for care. This support occurs in the OR, or anywhere anesthesia takes place such as MRI, IR, Pediatric Sedation Unit, and Labor & Delivery. Other included tasks are maintenance of supply par levels, and transport of blood specimens and blood products between OR and lab.

Facilitates OR room turnover for anesthesia and operating rooms:

• Performs cleanup of OR
• Readies OR for next patient
• Properly cares for equipment and takes action for preventive maintenance
• Procures equipment
• Transports specimens and blood products

Provides Patient Care:

• Assist in transfer/positioning of patients
• Transport patient
• Performs tasks with adaptations or modifications consistent with the patients age and developmental ability.

Maintains Inventory Control:

• Orders and track supplies
• Monitors arrival of back orders
• Returns incorrect or damaged orders
• Restocks department with supplies
• Makes rounds to keep current inventory in stock

REQUIRED:

• The ability to work as part of a team while completing individual responsibilities.
• Able to prioritize a wide variety of tasks.
• Able to Read, Write, and Speak English fluently.
• Able to lift 30 lbs.

PREFERRED:

• Anesthesia experience preferred.