Anesthesia Technician II, Full-time, Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

1h • $24 - $34

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician II provides perioperative technical and clinical support to the anesthesia team for anesthesia procedures, working as a member of the surgical team under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider. The role supports patient care and anesthesia services in operating rooms and elsewhere in the institution, including ICUs, IR, MRI, GI, CT, EP, and ED. The position provides 24/7 departmental coverage, and schedules rotate to meet department and hospital needs.

Requirements

• One to two years of relevant work experience or a degree in an associated healthcare or related field.
• One to two years of healthcare experience.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association at the Provider Level, required upon hire.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and technical support to the anesthesia team under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider.
• Set up and operate cell-saver blood salvage equipment during surgery.
• Draw blood samples from patient lines, including ACT, ABGs, venous samples, and type-and-cross samples.
• Provide immediate clinical and technical support during emergencies.
• Assist with patient transfers to and from the operating room bed, jewelry removal, and patient positioning.
• Place monitoring equipment, including ECG leads, blood pressure cuffs, BIS sensors, and pulse oximeter probes.
• Assist with intubation as directed, including preparing equipment, applying cricoid pressure, assisting with fiberoptic intubations, providing jaw thrust or tongue pull, removing stylets, inflating ET cuffs, securing airways, and manually ventilating.
• Prepare patients, sterile fields, and equipment for access-line placement and invasive monitoring.
• Assist the licensed anesthesia provider in confirming patient identification.
• Verify blood products with the approved healthcare professional who will transfuse them, in accordance with hospital policy.
• 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 catheter placement, intubation, induction, extubation, and recovery from anesthesia.
• Transport patients.
• 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 throughout 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
• Renewal of BLS certification for employees
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, including workshops, seminars, and mentorship

What This Job Offers

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