Anesthesia Technician II, Full-time, Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

13d • $24 - $34

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician II provides perioperative technical and clinical support to the anesthesia team for anesthesia procedures. The role works as a member of the surgical team, providing patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider, and follows Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, Code of Ethics, compliance program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

This role supports anesthesia care in operating rooms and throughout the institution, including settings such as ICUs, IR, MRI, GI, CT, EP, and ED. The position provides 24/7 departmental coverage, and schedules rotate to meet department and hospital needs. The position is 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE).

Requirements

• 1–2 years of technical healthcare experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude and willingness to collaborate with team members to achieve goals.
• Physical ability to lift, push, pull, and move at least 35 lbs.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association at the Provider Level, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Anesthesia Technician.
• Completion of a bachelor’s degree.
• Motivation to advance a career in the medical field.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative clinical and technical support to anesthesia providers and work as a member of the surgical team under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider.
• Set up and operate cell saver blood-salvage equipment during surgery.
• Draw blood from patient lines for samples such as ACT, ABGs, venous samples, and type and cross.
• Provide immediate clinical and technical support during emergencies.
• Assist with patient transfers to and from the operating room bed, remove jewelry as needed, and coordinate with the circulating nurse regarding OR protocol.
• Assist with patient positioning, including arm placement and security.
• Place monitoring equipment, including ECG leads, blood pressure cuffs, BIS sensors, and pulse oximeter probes.
• Assist with intubation as directed, including preparing and checking equipment, applying cricoid pressure, assisting with fiberoptic intubations, providing jaw thrust or tongue pull, pulling the stylet, inflating the ET cuff, securing the airway, and manually ventilating while placement is confirmed.
• Prepare patients, sterile fields, and equipment for access line placement and invasive monitoring, including arterial, central venous, additional peripheral vascular, cardiac catheter, and femoral lines; unilateral ventilation; and fiberoptic TEE probe management.
• Assist the licensed anesthesia provider in confirming patient identification.
• Verify blood products according to hospital policy with the hospital-approved healthcare professional who will transfuse them.
• Assemble IV fluids, including blood products, under the direction of a licensed anesthesia provider; do not transfuse or monitor infused fluids.
• Provide patient security during procedures and stages of care such as spinal or epidural catheter placement, intubation and extubation, induction, and recovery from anesthesia.
• Transport patients.
• Prepare, disinfect, and troubleshoot anesthesia-related equipment and supplies for anesthetic procedures.
• Perform anesthesiology-related point-of-care testing.
• Assist with moving equipment and supplies to support room turnover and readiness.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of supplies and equipment related to anesthesia care.
• Provide clinical and technical support to anesthesia staff wherever needed in the institution and serve as a resource to staff in other departments.
• Attend in-services for continuing education and maintenance of competency.
• Orient new staff to the Anesthesia Technician role.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities, including workshops, seminars, and mentorship.
• BLS certification renewal offered to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed