Anesthesia Technician

Prime Healthcare; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare seeks an Anesthesia Technician to support perioperative patient care under supervision. You will provide supplies, equipment and assistance during anesthesia procedures to ensure safe delivery of care.

Responsibilities include preoperative machine checks, equipment troubleshooting, IV starts, and operating intraoperative systems to support anesthesiologists and nurses in a fast-paced OR.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Courses in anatomy/physiology and basic chemistry at college level preferred.
• One year of Operating room experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with perioperative patient care by supporting anesthesia activities under RN and Anesthesiologist direction.
• Provide supplies, equipment and assistance during anesthetic procedures to ensure safe patient care.
• Perform Preoperative FDA anesthesia machine checkouts and troubleshoot anesthesia equipment.
• Start patient IV lines and operate intraoperative auxiliary systems as needed.
• Support three-dimensional image-guidance systems and related intraoperative equipment.

Skills

BLS certification

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Anatomy/physiology and chemistry coursework

1 year OR experience

BLS certification

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. One year of Operating room experience preferred.

4. BLS certification required.

Pay Transparency

Olympia Fields Hospital 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 $XX.XX to $XX.XX. 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