Anesthesia Technician - Surgical Services (Anesthesiology)

Anesthesia Technician - Surgical Services (Anesthesiology)
Hiring Department: Anesthesiology
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1022263
Posting Close Date: 12/15/2023
Position Number: CE8955,CE8956
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health SciencesSystem (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to thepeople of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago(UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bedtertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Centerfacilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes theseven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; theCollege of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College ofSocial Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regionalcampuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Healthis 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.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. High school graduation or equivalent
2. One (1) year (12 months) of experience in a hospital setting involving work with anesthesia machines, gases, and related equipment
3. Two (2) years (24 months) of experience comparable to that gained as an Anesthesia Assistant

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree from licensed program or experience
• Previous Anesthesia Technician experience

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