Anesthesia Tech CDH Casual Rotating

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Anesthesia Tech to support the anesthesia team with patient positioning and comfort, assist anesthesiologists during exams and procedures, and prepare for invasive lines and intubation. The role involves maintaining monitoring equipment, organizing supplies, and ensuring sterile processing of equipment within the department.

The position emphasizes equipment maintenance, stock control, and collaboration with Supply Chain to fulfill physician requests, while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLs through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Aids team members with patient positioning and comfort activities.
• Assists anesthesiologist with exams, blood draws, inductions, epidurals, spinals and blocks.
• Prepares for invasive line procedures.
• Places monitoring equipment on patients.
• Assists with intubation.
• Prepares anesthesia carts per physician preference and routine.
• Organizes instruments and supplies based on patient needs.
• Maintains anesthesia equipment, reports malfunctions and contacts repair service.
• Maintains stock inventory and records of drugs, IV solutions, instruments and supplies.
• Cleans and sends equipment to sterile processing for sterilization/High Level Disinfection.
• Maintains inventory of anesthesia stock supplies and orders supplies accordingly.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The Anesthesia Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Aids team members with patient positioning and comfort activities.
• Assists anesthesiologist with exams, blood draws, inductions, epidurals, spinals and blocks.
• Prepares for invasive line procedures.
• Places monitoring equipment on patients.
• Assists with intubation.
• Prepares anesthesia carts per physician preference and routine, ensuring that all emergency equipment and supplies are available.
• Organizes instruments and supplies based on the needs of the patient.
• Maintains anesthesia equipment, reports malfunctions and contacts repair service as needed.
• Maintains stock inventory and records of all drugs, IV solutions, instruments and supplies used by the department.
• Cleans and sends equipment to sterile processing for sterilization/High Level Disinfection.
• Maintains inventory of anesthesia stock supplies; anticipates department needs and orders supplies accordingly.
• Contacts Supply Chain management and manager regarding physician requests for specific supplies and equipment.
• Tests anesthesia machines per manufacturer guidelines.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• BLS through the American Heart Association
• One to three years of related work experience

Preferred:

• Completion of an accredited CNA program and listed on the state of Illinois CNA Registry

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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