Anesthesia Technician II - Full-Time, Rotating

Posted on Sep 19, 2024 by The University of Chicago Medicine
Chicago, IL
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Job Description:

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as an Anesthesia Technician in our Perioperative Department. Here, you will assist our Operating Room team members. This department brings the world’s most innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, from common to complex. You will have the ability to work with physicians that are constantly pushing the bounds of possibility forward, conducting groundbreaking research and providing lifesaving, personalized patient care. This position is 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.  

As an Anesthesia Technician, you will be responsible for the setting up, operating, and troubleshooting of the anesthesia machines, monitors, and ancillary devices. In this role, the Anesthesia Technician will support routine surgical cases by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment, and anesthesia delivery systems, before and during anesthesia. You are responsible for maintenance of supplies and equipment in clinical settings such as: the surgical suite, trauma suites, pediatrics, obstetrics suite, radiology, PACU, ICU, Cath Lab, MRI, ER, GU, dental suites, ambulatory surgery, animal and research laboratories. The Certified Anesthesia Technician has practical knowledge and expertise in all general areas of anesthesia. 

Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus Up to $2000.00

Essential Job Functions

Sets up, operates, and troubleshoots anesthesia machines, monitors, and ancillary devices.

Assists the anesthesia provider with patient transport, positioning and insertion of intravenous/ invasive lines, acquisition of medications and routine/ difficult intubations and extubations.

Responsible for repairs, maintenance and fabrication of anesthesia equipment in the GOR, DCAM operating rooms, Labor and Delivery suites.

Responsible for ordering, acquisition, and distribution of anesthesia and supplies in GOR, DCAM O.R.s, Comer Children's O.R.s, and Labor & Delivery Suites.  Organizes support spaces, restocks O.R.’s and work areas, provides supply and set-up assistance for practitioners.

Understands, correctly uses, and trains Anesthesia Technicians on the various aseptic techniques used for routine cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing and storing of all reusable equipment and supplies.

Performs other duties as requested by senior management.

May perform Point of Care Testing (POCT) as needed.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

At least two years of experience as an anesthesia technician or relevant operating room experience

AHA BLS upon hire or within first month of hire

Preferred Qualifications

Successful completion of certification examination requirements established by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Shift: Rotating 

Work Location: Onsite - Hyde Park 

Unit/Department:(phone number removed), ANESTHESIOLOGY

CBA Code: Non-Union 

In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week.  We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the rotating shift, and will be scheduled for on-call shifts.  We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Park campus.  The days of the week that you are scheduled will vary depending on the week, but we anticipate that you will be scheduled to work on weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday) every 3rd week.

Reference: 201957812

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Anesthesia Technician II - Full-Time, Rotating

Posted on Sep 19, 2024 by The University of Chicago Medicine

Chicago, IL
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Job Description:

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as an Anesthesia Technician in our Perioperative Department. Here, you will assist our Operating Room team members. This department brings the world’s most innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, from common to complex. You will have the ability to work with physicians that are constantly pushing the bounds of possibility forward, conducting groundbreaking research and providing lifesaving, personalized patient care. This position is 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.  

As an Anesthesia Technician, you will be responsible for the setting up, operating, and troubleshooting of the anesthesia machines, monitors, and ancillary devices. In this role, the Anesthesia Technician will support routine surgical cases by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment, and anesthesia delivery systems, before and during anesthesia. You are responsible for maintenance of supplies and equipment in clinical settings such as: the surgical suite, trauma suites, pediatrics, obstetrics suite, radiology, PACU, ICU, Cath Lab, MRI, ER, GU, dental suites, ambulatory surgery, animal and research laboratories. The Certified Anesthesia Technician has practical knowledge and expertise in all general areas of anesthesia. 

Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus Up to $2000.00

Essential Job Functions

Sets up, operates, and troubleshoots anesthesia machines, monitors, and ancillary devices.

Assists the anesthesia provider with patient transport, positioning and insertion of intravenous/ invasive lines, acquisition of medications and routine/ difficult intubations and extubations.

Responsible for repairs, maintenance and fabrication of anesthesia equipment in the GOR, DCAM operating rooms, Labor and Delivery suites.

Responsible for ordering, acquisition, and distribution of anesthesia and supplies in GOR, DCAM O.R.s, Comer Children's O.R.s, and Labor & Delivery Suites.  Organizes support spaces, restocks O.R.’s and work areas, provides supply and set-up assistance for practitioners.

Understands, correctly uses, and trains Anesthesia Technicians on the various aseptic techniques used for routine cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing and storing of all reusable equipment and supplies.

Performs other duties as requested by senior management.

May perform Point of Care Testing (POCT) as needed.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

At least two years of experience as an anesthesia technician or relevant operating room experience

AHA BLS upon hire or within first month of hire

Preferred Qualifications

Successful completion of certification examination requirements established by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Shift: Rotating 

Work Location: Onsite - Hyde Park 

Unit/Department:(phone number removed), ANESTHESIOLOGY

CBA Code: Non-Union 

In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week.  We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the rotating shift, and will be scheduled for on-call shifts.  We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Park campus.  The days of the week that you are scheduled will vary depending on the week, but we anticipate that you will be scheduled to work on weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday) every 3rd week.

Reference: 201957812

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