Anesthesia Technician II, Anesthesiology - Full-Time, First Shift
About The Position
UChicago Medicine is seeking an Anesthesia Technician II in the Department of Anesthesiology to support anesthesia providers throughout the perioperative environment. The role prepares equipment, maintains supplies, and ensures anesthesia work areas are ready for safe and efficient patient care. This is a 100% onsite position at the Hyde Park campus. The Anesthesia Technician II prepares and checks anesthesia equipment, assists providers during routine and emergency procedures, maintains equipment and supplies, and helps keep the work environment safe, organized, and efficient. The role collaborates with physicians, CRNAs, nurses, surgical technologists, and other perioperative team members, and participates in education, competency validation, department 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, or obtain it 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 members of the perioperative team.
- 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
