Anesthesia Technician

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits

Flexible schedules

Wellness options

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking an Anesthesia Tech to support the anesthesia team across the operating rooms and off-site locations.

The role involves stocking carts and machines, preparing anesthesia supplies, and ensuring readiness of equipment for preoperative and postoperative needs on a full-time, night-shift schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree as Anesthesia Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the anesthesia team before, during, and after procedures in the Inpatient Operating Room and off-site locations.
• Check and supply anesthesia carts and machines, replace gas tanks, disassemble used equipment, disinfect machines, and prepare transducers for invasive monitoring.
• Assist with preparation of anesthesia supplies preoperatively and postoperatively by cleaning, maintaining, packaging, ordering, and inventorying.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

UW Health values

Decontamination equipment

Professional conduct

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree as Anesthesia Technologist

Job description

Work Schedule

Full-time, 100% FTE, Night shift. Monday – Friday between the hours of 22:00 - 0630, with weekend rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Work Schedule

Full-time, 100% FTE, Night shift. Monday – Friday between the hours of 22:00 - 0630, with weekend rotation. 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 Tech 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

Education

• No minimum education Required
• Associate's Degree as Anesthesia Technologist Preferred

Work Experience

• 1 year of experience in a medical setting Preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent customer services skills
• Excellent communication (written adn verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates professional and positive interactions
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to changes
• Demonstrates understanding of UW Health organizational values
• Proficiency in the operation of decontamination equipment
• Demonstrates professional conduct and coping skills

Licenses and 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

University Hospital

in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers