Anesthesia Tech

Prime Healthcare Services; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Services is seeking an Anesthesia Technician in Elgin, IL to support perioperative patient care under the supervision of the RN and Anesthesiologist. You will supply equipment, perform machine checks, troubleshoot devices, and assist with IV starts and intraoperative systems to ensure safe anesthesia delivery.

The role requires completion of an anesthesia tech program or equivalent on-the-job training with 2+ years in a surgical setting, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Courses in anatomy/physiology and basic chemistry at college level preferred.
• Graduate of an Anesthesia Tech training program or on the job training with a minimum of 2 years experience in a surgical setting preferred.
• One year of Operating room experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates perioperative patient care by assisting with anesthesia activities.
• Provides supplies, equipment, and assistance during anesthetic procedures.
• Performs preoperative FDA anesthesia machine checkouts.
• Troubleshoots anesthesia equipment as needed.
• Starts patient IV lines and supports intraoperative systems like the blood recovery and image-guidance platforms.

Skills

Anesthesia equipment

IV line placement

FDA machine checks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Anesthesia tech training preferred

2+ years OR surgical experience preferred

BLS certification required

Tools

Intraoperative blood recovery system

3D image-guidance system

Job description

Responsibilities

The Anesthesia Technician facilitates Perioperative patient care by assisting with clinical anesthesia activities under the direction and collaboration with the Registered Nurse and Anesthesiologist. This is done by providing supplies, equipment and assistance during anesthetic procedures in order to provide safe delivery of anesthetic patient care. Activities include performing the Preoperative FDA anesthesia machine checkouts, troubleshooting anesthesia equipment, starting patient intravenous lines, operating the intraoperative antilogous blood recovery system, and the three-dimensional image-guidance system.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. High school education or equivalent.


• 2. Courses in anatomy/physiology and basic chemistry at college level preferred.


• 3. Graduate of an Anesthesia Tech training program or on the job training with a minimum of 2 years experience in a surgical setting preferred.


• 4. One year of Operating room experience preferred.


• 5. BLS certification required.

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.02 to $25.23. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf