Onsite Anesthesia Tech II — OR Equipment & Prep

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

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.