Anesthesia Technician II, Full-time, Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Annual Salary Increase and Incentive

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is seeking an Anesthesia Technician II to provide perioperative technical and clinical support to the anesthesia team for all procedures. The role requires teamwork, flexibility for 24/7 coverage, and adherence to safety protocols in the OR.

Salary ranges from $22.28 to $32.31 per hour, with placement based on experience and internal equity. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, professional development, 401(k) matching, comprehensive

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of technical healthcare experience.
• Exhibit exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work under pressure.
• Possess excellent time-management skills and meet deadlines.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to achieve goals.
• Physical ability to lift, push, pull, and move at least 35 lbs.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider.
• Cell Saver – Blood Salvage setup and operation during surgery.
• Blood draws from patient lines (ACT, ABGs, venous samples, type & cross).
• Immediate emergency response with clinical and technical support.
• Assist with patient transfer to and from the OR bed.
• Assist with positioning and monitoring equipment.
• Prepare and troubleshoot anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Maintain inventory levels of anesthesia supplies and equipment.
• Provide staff education and orient new team members.
• Position is 24/7 coverage with rotating shifts.

Skills

Technical healthcare experience

Attention to detail

Adaptability under pressure

Time management

Team collaboration

Lifting 35 lbs

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Salary range: $22.28 – $32.31 hourly. Placement within the salary range depends on relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement follows the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. Please visit our Benefits page at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

The Anesthesia Technician II provides perioperative technical and clinical support to the members of the anesthesia team for all anesthesia procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider.
• Cell Saver – Blood Salvage (sets up and runs the machine during surgery).
• Blood draws from patient lines (e.g., ACT, ABGs, venous samples, type & cross).
• Immediate emergency response – provides clinical and technical support.
• Assists with patient transfer to and from the OR bed.
• Removes jewelry and collaborates with circulating nurses regarding OR protocol.
• Assists with patient positioning, especially arm placement and security.
• Places monitoring equipment (e.g., ECG leads, BP cuff, BIS sensor, pulse oximeter probe).
• Assists with intubation, including self‑check and device maintenance as directed by the anesthesiologist.
• Prepares patient for access line placement and invasive monitoring (sterile field preparation, arterial lines, central venous lines, peripheral vascular lines, cardiac catheters, femoral lines, etc.).
• Assists the licensed anesthesia provider in confirming patient identification.
• Verifies blood products per hospital policy (Blood Administration 5.91) with the transfusion professional.
• Does not transfuse any fluids, including blood products.
• Assembles IV fluids for infusion under direction of the licensed anesthesia provider.
• Does not transfuse or monitor infused fluids.
• Provides patient security during placement of spinal & epidural catheters, intubation, extubation, and recovery from anesthesia.
• Patient transport.
• Prepares, disinfects, and troubleshoots all anesthesia‑related equipment and supplies for procedures (including anesthesia machines, point‑of‑care testing, monitors, drug infusion pumps, blood infusion equipment, fluid warming, TEE echo probe, intubation equipment, gas cylinders, breathing circuits).
• Assists with movement of equipment and supplies to support room turnover and readiness.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels of supplies and equipment related to anesthesia care.
• Provides clinical and technical support to anesthesia staff at other departments (ICUs, IR, MRI, GI, CT, EP, ED).
• Serves as a resource for anesthesia staff in other departments.
• Attends in‑services for continuing education and maintenance of competency.
• Orients new staff to the Anesthesia Technician role.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Position is 24/7 coverage; all positions rotate to meet department and hospital needs.

Qualifications

Required

• 1‑2 years of technical healthcare experience
• Exhibit exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure
• Possess excellent time‑management skills and the ability to meet deadlines consistently
• Display a positive attitude and willingness to collaborate with team members to achieve goals
• Physical ability to lift, push, pull, and move at least 35 lbs.
• Basic Life Support certified through the American Heart Association (mandatory upon hire); renewal provided by NMH

Preferred

• Certified Anesthesia Technician
• Completion of a bachelor’s degree
• Motivation to advance career in the medical field

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.

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, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that permits a background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, following all local, state and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

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

Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility (if sign‑on bonus offered): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.