Anesthesia Aide- Casual

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY:
We are currently seeking an Anesthesia Aide to join our Anesthesia department. This casual position does not have any quareenteed hours.

Purpose of this position: Maintain and organize the anesthesia environment, equipment, and supplies to facilitate department functions, including emergency equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitates Anesthesia turn over
• Performs cleanup of anesthesia equipment
• Properly cares for equipment and takes action for preventative maintenance
• Procures equipment
• Transports specimens and blood products
• Maintains inventory control
• Orders and tracks supplies
• Monitors arrivals of back orders
• Returns incorrect or damaged orders
• Restocks department with supplies
• Makes rounds to keep inventory in stock
• Daily calibration of POC equipment
• Also helps anticipate requirements for emergency care:
  • Brings difficult airway equipment
  • Runs for MTP (massive transfusion protocol)
  • Provides support during trauma and emergencies - equipment, labs, etc

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• No minimum experience is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience performing anesthesia services

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Knowledge of the machinery, equipment and supplies utilized to facilitate department
• Can receive on-the-job training

License/Certifications:

• Health Care Assistant certification, or equivalent

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.