Onsite Anesthesia Technician: OR Equipment & Support

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

Job summary

UChicago Medicine in Chicago, IL is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the Department of Anesthesiology. You will prepare equipment, maintain supplies, and ensure anesthesia work areas are ready to deliver safe, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced perioperative setting.

This 100% onsite role at the Hyde Park campus offers collaboration with physicians, CRNAs, nurses, and surgical technologists, with responsibilities including equipment checks, inventory management, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic patient care practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced perioperative environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare anesthesia machines, monitors, and related equipment before surgical and procedural cases.
• Perform operational checks, cleaning, and routine maintenance of anesthesia equipment.
• Set up airway equipment, monitoring devices, rapid infusion systems, and specialty anesthesia equipment.
• Assist anesthesia providers during routine and emergency procedures.
• Stock anesthesia carts and procedural areas with necessary supplies.
• Transport, clean, disinfect, and prepare anesthesia equipment according to infection prevention standards.
• Maintain inventory of anesthesia supplies and communicate equipment or supply needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, CRNAs, nurses, surgical technologists, and other perioperative team members.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to equipment maintenance and quality control.
• Participate in department meetings, education, competency validation, and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient anesthesia work environment.

Skills

BLS certification

Medical terminology knowledge

Ability to work in fast-paced periop环境

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of Anesthesia Technician program

Cer.A.T./Cer.A.T.T. certification preferred

Job description

UChicago Medicine in Chicago, IL is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the Department of Anesthesiology. You will prepare equipment, maintain supplies, and ensure anesthesia work areas are ready to deliver safe, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced perioperative setting.

This 100% onsite role at the Hyde Park campus offers collaboration with physicians, CRNAs, nurses, and surgical technologists, with responsibilities including equipment checks, inventory management, and