Anesthesia Technician II, Anesthesiology - Full-Time, First Shift
About The Position
UChicago Medicine is seeking an Anesthesia Technician II for the Department of Anesthesiology. The role supports anesthesia providers throughout the perioperative environment by preparing equipment, maintaining supplies, and ensuring anesthesia work areas are ready for safe, efficient patient care. This is a 100% onsite position at the Hyde Park campus, working 40 hours per week on first shift with rotating weekend coverage. The technician prepares and checks anesthesia equipment, assists providers during routine and emergency procedures, supports airway management and invasive monitoring setups, maintains supplies and inventory, and follows infection prevention standards when transporting and preparing equipment. The role also includes documenting maintenance and quality-control activities and participating in education, competency validation, meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduate of an accredited Anesthesia Technician program or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Minimum two years of anesthesia technician experience in an acute care hospital.
- Experience supporting operating room anesthesia services.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) or Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.); certification may be obtained within the required timeframe if applicable.
- Experience in a Level I Trauma Center or academic medical center.
- Experience supporting multiple surgical specialties.
- Strong troubleshooting and equipment maintenance skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare anesthesia machines, monitors, and related equipment before surgical and procedural cases.
- Perform operational checks, troubleshooting, cleaning, and routine maintenance of anesthesia equipment.
- Set up and assist with invasive monitoring equipment, airway equipment, rapid infusion devices, and specialty equipment.
- Assist anesthesia providers during routine and emergency procedures.
- Stock anesthesia carts, medication carts as appropriate, and procedural areas with necessary supplies.
- Maintain inventory of anesthesia equipment and supplies and communicate shortages.
- Transport, clean, disinfect, and prepare anesthesia equipment according to infection prevention standards.
- Assist with difficult airway management and emergency response situations.
- Collaborate with physicians, CRNAs, nurses, surgical technologists, and other perioperative team members.
- Accurately document equipment maintenance and quality-control activities.
- Participate in department meetings, education, competency validation, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient anesthesia work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
