Anesthesia Tech - University Hospital

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness options at work

Tuition benefits eligibility

Job summary

UW Health is hiring an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team before, during, and after procedures in the Inpatient Operating Room and off-site locations. The role includes supplying carts and machines, replacing tanks, and prepping transducers for monitoring.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and ideally an Associate's Degree in Anesthesia Technology, with a preference for applicants with CPR/BLS certification and 1 year of medical setting experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree in Anesthesia Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the anesthesia team before, during, and after procedures in the OR and off-site locations.
• Check and supply anesthesia carts and machines; replace tanks and disinfect equipment.
• Assist with preparation and inventory of anesthesia supplies pre- and post-operatively.
• Demonstrate professionalism and compassionate care towards patients and staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient safety

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in Anesthesia Technology

Tools

Anesthesia equipment handling

Job description

Full-time, 100% FTE, evening shift. Monday – Friday between the hours of 10:30am – 7:45pm. Weekend and Holiday rotation required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking an Anesthesia Technician to:

• Assist the anesthesia team prior to, during, and following patient procedures in the Inpatient Operating Room and all off-site locations.
• Check and supply anesthesia carts and machines, replace anesthesia gas tanks, disassemble used anesthesia equipment, disinfect machines, and supply carts, replace used products and prepare transducers for invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
• Assist with the preparation of anesthesia supplies both preoperatively and post operatively by cleaning, maintaining, packaging, ordering, and inventorying of anesthesia supplies.
• Demonstrate trust, respect, honesty, and caring attitudes with patients/families and other members of the health care team.

At UW Health, you will have

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• Associate's Degree as Anesthesia Technologist Preferred

Work Experience

• 1 year of experience in a medical setting Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support/CPR or obtained within 180 Days Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

• Legal Employer University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority
• Locations 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI, 53792, US (On-site)
• Job Category Clinical / Direct Patient Care (non-RN)