Anesthesia Technician - Surgical Services (Anesthesiology)

Anesthesia Technician - Surgical Services (Anesthesiology)

Hiring Department: Surgical Services (Anesthesiology)

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1021691

Posting Close Date: 4/26/24

Position Number: CE8359,CE8360

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience.  In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick.  In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents.  Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .

Anesthesia Technicians perform support and technical duties below the professional level that are related to the care and monitoring of patients being administered anesthesia prior to and during operations in a health care facility. Anesthesia Technicians supervise and train subordinate employees, assist in the management of operations, serve liaisons to the attending or medical staff, and provide higher level technical assistance to the professional anesthesia staff.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides advanced assistance related to the care and monitoring of anesthetized patients; assists in the application of major anesthesia monitors and anesthesia machines that are used in administering general, spinal and epidural anesthesia.
• Assists with airway management interventions including tracheal intubation, fiber optics, or ventillary support.
• Independently maintains and/or assists in the maintenance of equipment used in the department (such as electronic monitors, anesthesia machines, ventilators, and warming machines).
• Prepares anesthesia equipment for general and specialty cases including, but not limited to liver and kidney transplant, cardiac, malignant hyperthermia.
• Independently performs anesthesia machine check and set-ups of specialty equipment including but not limited to EV1000 arterial line, Rapid Infuser (Belmont), Ultrasound and TEE machine.
• Maintains and restocks anesthesia carts and specialty carts.
• Assists in performing tests on malfunctioning equipment; returns equipment to the manufacturer for repair or contacts the service representative to repair equipment on the premises.
• Advises and assists personnel in assigned area when questions and problems arise (such as malfunctioning equipment or shortage of equipment).
• Plans and is responsible for keeping an inventory of anesthesia supplies used in the operating rooms.
• Assists in planning and assigning the work of subordinate personnel; adjusts work assignments to ensure adequate coverage in operating and recovery rooms.
• Assists in the selection and training of lower level employees; instructs new personnel in established and new techniques and procedures (such as testing anesthesia equipment, and connecting monitors before surgery).
• Assumes responsibilities of the Anesthesia Supervisor during absences.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held.  Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment.

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