Anesthesia Aide
Job ID:
R127539
Shift:
1st
Full/Part Time:
Full_time
Location:
Aurora St Lukes Medical Center – 2900 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday through Friday 530am-2pm with some call obligations
- Provides assistance in the preparation, delivery, and completion of anesthesia to surgical patients. Maintains anesthesia cart readiness, troubleshoots equipment failures, and anticipates the needs of the anesthesia provider in both routine and crisis situations.
- Responsible for proper cleaning of instruments and equipment used in anesthesia, to ensure availability of supplies and equipment.
- Responsible for preoperative preparation. This includes preparing machines and equipment used for the delivery of anesthetic; preparing the anesthesia cart with equipment, materials, and medications as requested by the anesthesia provider.
- May be asked to provide assistance during difficult intubations and/or patient crisis scenarios by acting as an equipment facilitator or as needed by the anesthesia provider.
- Assists with clean up after the procedure and in preparation of the next procedure.
- Troubleshoots minor equipment failures and makes minor adjustments. Refers major problems to Anesthesia supervisor.
Scheduled Hours
Full-time on 1st shift
Monday -Friday (530am-2pm) with some call obligations
Licenses & Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Degrees
High School Graduate.
Required Functional Experience
No experience required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must be able to function effectively in a fast paced, sometimes stressful environment. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.Basic computer proficiency.
Clinical Services at Advocate Aurora
Aurora Health Care is the largest health system in Wisconsin and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. The state’s largest private employer, the system serves patients across 17 hospitals, more than 70 pharmacies and more than 150 sites of care. Aurora Health Care, in addition to Advocate Health Care in Illinois and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.