Anesthesia Technician (Entry Level)
About The Position
The Anesthesia Technician supports anesthesia care across anesthetic areas at the Outpatient Center in Northbrook, including the Main OR, Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, MRI, CT, and Procedure Suites. The role prepares and maintains anesthesia-related equipment and supplies, assists anesthesia attendings in preparing patients for procedures, and helps ensure rooms are ready for use. The technician must remain available to support routine and emergency procedures, troubleshoot equipment issues, and coordinate with Biomedical Engineering and Leadership to resolve them. The position requires adherence to service principles emphasizing innovation, service excellence, teamwork, and high-quality care. It also requires competency with applicable protocols for chemical disinfection, high-level disinfection, and sterilization.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous operating room experience or related healthcare experience required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Ability to read and write in English to communicate clearly and perform essential job duties.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure in a stressful environment.
- Ability to set priorities and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other members of the healthcare team.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in sciences.
- ASATT (American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians) certification.
- Prior anesthesia technician work experience.
- Knowledge of sterile technique and principles of aseptic practice.
Responsibilities
- Consult the Operating Room schedule to determine supply and equipment needs.
- Prepare and provide support for anesthesia-related equipment and supplies in the Main OR, Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, MRI, CT, and Procedure Suites.
- Maintain and support anesthesia machines, monitors, drug infusion pumps and infusions, blood infusion equipment, fluid-warming equipment, intubation equipment including fiberoptic bronchoscopes, gas cylinders, lab-testing equipment, ultrasound equipment, and IV, central-line, and arterial-line setups.
- Assist anesthesia attendings with preparing patients for procedures.
- Move equipment and supplies to support room turnover and readiness.
- Remain immediately available to assist with routine and emergency procedures as needed.
- Troubleshoot equipment and work with Biomedical Engineering and Leadership to resolve issues.
- Perform job functions in accordance with service principles focused on innovation, service excellence, and teamwork to provide high-quality care and service.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and competency with applicable chemical disinfection, high-level disinfection, and sterilization protocols.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid group term life and disability
- Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- 403(b) with a 5% employer match
- Supplemental life, AD&D, and disability coverage
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup childcare and eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program and specialized behavioral health services and resources
- Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
