Anesthesia Technician II, Full-time, Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician II provides perioperative technical and clinical support to the anesthesia team during anesthesia procedures. The role works as part of the surgical team and provides patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider. The technician helps ensure safe, smooth procedures and patient care in operating rooms and other areas throughout the institution, including ICUs, IR, MRI, GI, CT, EP, and ED. The position provides comprehensive training and hands-on experience in anesthesia technology and requires rotating coverage to meet the needs of the department and hospital.

Requirements

• One to two 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 meet deadlines consistently.
• Positive attitude and willingness to collaborate with team members.
• Physical ability to lift, push, pull, and move at least 35 pounds.
• 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 clinical and technical support to anesthesia providers and 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, including samples for ACT, ABGs, venous testing, and type and cross.
• Provide immediate clinical and technical support during emergencies.
• Assist with patient transfers to and from the operating room bed, patient positioning, and patient security.
• Assist with jewelry removal in coordination with the circulating nurse and operating room protocol.
• Place monitoring equipment, including ECG leads, blood pressure cuffs, BIS sensors, and pulse oximeter probes.
• Assist with intubation as directed by the anesthesiologist, 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 when directed.
• Prepare patients, sterile fields, and equipment for access-line placement and invasive monitoring.
• Assist the licensed anesthesia provider with confirming patient identification.
• Verify blood products according to hospital policy with the approved healthcare professional who will transfuse them; do not transfuse blood products or other fluids.
• Assemble IV fluids, including blood products, under the direction of a licensed anesthesia provider; do not transfuse or monitor infused fluids.
• Prepare, disinfect, and troubleshoot anesthesia-related equipment and supplies.
• Perform anesthesiology-related point-of-care testing.
• Move equipment and supplies to support room turnover and readiness.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of anesthesia-care supplies and equipment.
• Provide clinical and technical support to anesthesia staff in other institutional departments and serve as a resource for their staff.
• 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.
• Comprehensive benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed