Operating Room Anesthesia Tech - Equipment & Monitors

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an Anesthesia Technician for Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Illinois. The role supports the operating room with monitoring setup, equipment calibration, and intraoperative assistance in a full‑time schedule.

The position requires basic English communication, a high school diploma, and BLS certification within six months. The candidate will work 32 hours per week, Monday through Thursday from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with occasional weekends and one holiday on call

Qualifications

• Typically requires 1 year of experience in a surgical, medical or related healthcare setting.
• BLS certification within 6 months unless department leader determines it is not required.
• High School Graduate.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).

Responsibilities

• Sets up monitoring equipment in the operating room (ECG, temperature, anesthesia machines).
• Assists in arterial pressure line and central venous catheter insertions and supports intubation procedures as needed.
• Calibrates monitoring systems to maintain accurate readings.
• Assists in patient transfers and ensures data sheets are collected and transported with the patient.
• Maintains and stocks anesthesia equipment, performs daily maintenance checks.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and uses backup equipment when necessary.
• Provides age-appropriate patient care according to department policies and standards.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking an Anesthesia Technician for Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Illinois. The role supports the operating room with monitoring setup, equipment calibration, and intraoperative assistance in a full‑time schedule.

The position requires basic English communication, a high school diploma, and BLS certification within six months. The candidate will work 32 hours per week, Monday through Thursday from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with occasional weekends and one holiday on call