Anesthesia Technician - Ambulatory Surgery Center and Main Operating Room

Trinity Health•Maywood, IL

64d•$17 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic team of anesthesia techs supporting perioperative services! This role will be primarily work in the main operating rooms and provide support to various off sites (Labor and Delivery, MRI, Cardiac Cath Lab, Ambulatory Surgery Center). All off sites are conveniently located within the same campus under one roof! Primary function of this role is to ensure that the anesthesia teams have the proper equipment and supplies to provide optimal patient care. Hours: M-F 1430 - 2300, every third weekend rotation with regular/call Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from more than 1,500 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. All three of our hospital sites are within a short commute from the city! If you are an Anesthesia Tech who’s interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong! What you'll do: Provides quality patient care by providing technical support to the anesthesia providers and Surgical team. Ensures anesthesia equipment and supplies are in a state of readiness. Primary work areas include (1) Main Operating Room (Russo OR), (2) Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), and support of all other areas where Anesthesia services are provided (e.g. Labor & Delivery, GI Lab, Cath/EP Lab, IR, etc.). Performs laboratory tests in the Anesthesia Blood Gas Lab providing lab results to the anesthesia providers. Provides technical support to the anesthesia providers and the surgical team. Following proper procedures in setting up of transducers. Timeliness in providing required equipment. Following proper procedures in stocking, cleaning and disinfection of anesthesia carts and equipment. 4- Provide supplies and equipment as needed during surgical procedures to the anesthesia provider. Completes the anesthesia turnover between cases, not delaying the start of the following procedures. Assists the anesthesia providers in difficult airways, trauma case and as needed Provide for patient safety by ensuring that equipment utilized, is correctly set up. 1- Following guidelines in the processing and set up of endoscopes and endoscopic equipment, and cleaning of equipment following universal standard precaution, wearing PPE. Cleaning/disinfection of anesthesia equipment correctly between patients. Cleaning/disinfection of anesthesia equipment in the OR suite at the completion of the OR schedule We offer our Anesthesia Techs: Benefits from Day One Competitive Shift Differentials Career Development Tuition Reimbursement On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC) Educational Stipend Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification) Referral Rewards What you'll need for this job: High School Diploma required. Preferred: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education Less than one year of previous job-related experience required. Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience Basic Life Support (CPR) required. Preferred: Certification as an Anesthesia Tech Compensation: Pay Range: $16.70-25.52 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Trinity Health Benefits Summary Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Less than one year of previous job-related experience required.
Basic Life Support (CPR) required.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education
1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Certification as an Anesthesia Tech

Responsibilities

Provides quality patient care by providing technical support to the anesthesia providers and Surgical team.
Ensures anesthesia equipment and supplies are in a state of readiness.
Primary work areas include (1) Main Operating Room (Russo OR), (2) Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), and support of all other areas where Anesthesia services are provided (e.g. Labor & Delivery, GI Lab, Cath/EP Lab, IR, etc.).
Performs laboratory tests in the Anesthesia Blood Gas Lab providing lab results to the anesthesia providers.
Provides technical support to the anesthesia providers and the surgical team.
Following proper procedures in setting up of transducers.
Timeliness in providing required equipment.
Following proper procedures in stocking, cleaning and disinfection of anesthesia carts and equipment.
4- Provide supplies and equipment as needed during surgical procedures to the anesthesia provider.
Completes the anesthesia turnover between cases, not delaying the start of the following procedures.
Assists the anesthesia providers in difficult airways, trauma case and as needed Provide for patient safety by ensuring that equipment utilized, is correctly set up.
1- Following guidelines in the processing and set up of endoscopes and endoscopic equipment, and cleaning of equipment following universal standard precaution, wearing PPE.
Cleaning/disinfection of anesthesia equipment correctly between patients.
Cleaning/disinfection of anesthesia equipment in the OR suite at the completion of the OR schedule