Anesthesia Technician II

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking an Anesthesia Technician II to support anesthesia providers throughout the perioperative environment by preparing equipment, maintaining supplies, and ensuring anesthesia work areas are ready for safe, efficient patient care.

This 100% onsite role at the Hyde Park campus requires a high school diploma or GED, graduation from an accredited Anesthesia Technician program (or equivalent), BLS certification, and at least two years of acute care hospital experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited Anesthesia Technician program or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) or Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) preferred or obtained within the required timeframe if applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum two years of anesthesia technician experience in an acute care hospital.
• Experience supporting operating room anesthesia services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare anesthesia machines, monitors, and related equipment before surgical and procedural cases.
• Perform operational checks, troubleshooting, cleaning, and routine maintenance of anesthesia equipment.
• Set up and assist with invasive monitoring equipment, airway equipment, rapid infusion devices, and specialty equipment.
• Assist anesthesia providers during routine and emergency procedures.
• Stock anesthesia carts, medication carts, and procedural areas with necessary supplies.
• Maintain inventory of anesthesia equipment and supplies and communicate shortages.
• Transport, clean, disinfect, and prepare anesthesia equipment according to infection prevention standards.
• Assist with difficult airway management and emergency response situations.
• Collaborate with physicians, CRNAs, nurses, surgical technologists, and other perioperative team members.
• Accurately document equipment maintenance and quality control activities.
• Participate in department meetings, education, competency validation, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

BLS certification

Equipment handling & troubleshooting

Teamwork & communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited Anesthesia Technician program or equivalent

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as an Anesthesia Technician II in the Department of Anesthesiology. In this role, you will support anesthesia providers throughout the perioperative environment by preparing equipment, maintaining supplies, and ensuring anesthesia work areas are ready for safe, efficient patient care. This is a 100% onsite opportunity located at our Hyde Park campus.

• Prepare anesthesia machines, monitors, and related equipment before surgical and procedural cases.
• Perform operational checks, troubleshooting, cleaning, and routine maintenance of anesthesia equipment.
• Set up and assist with invasive monitoring equipment, airway equipment, rapid infusion devices, and specialty equipment.
• Assist anesthesia providers during routine and emergency procedures.
• Stock anesthesia carts, medication carts (as appropriate), and procedural areas with necessary supplies.
• Maintain inventory of anesthesia equipment and supplies and communicate shortages.
• Transport, clean, disinfect, and prepare anesthesia equipment according to infection prevention standards.
• Assist with difficult airway management and emergency response situations.
• Collaborate with physicians, CRNAs, nurses, surgical technologists, and other members of the perioperative team.
• Accurately document equipment maintenance and quality control activities.
• Participate in department meetings, education, competency validation, and quality improvement initiatives.

Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient anesthesia work environment.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited Anesthesia Technician program or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) or Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) preferred or obtained within the required timeframe if applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum two years of anesthesia technician experience in an acute care hospital.
• Experience supporting operating room anesthesia services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Level I Trauma Center or academic medical center.
• Experience supporting multiple surgical specialties.
• Strong troubleshooting and equipment maintenance skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Job Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Shift: Rotating

Hours: 40 hours per week

Department: OR Administration / Anesthesiology

About Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.