Job Description
The Anesthesia Technician provides perioperative technical and clinical support to members of the anesthesia team in relation to all anesthesia procedures. The Anesthesia Technician works as a member of the surgical team, providing patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider. Clinical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: point of care glucose and blood gas testing including blood draws from patient lines, clinical and technical support for all emergent situations, assists with patient transfer, positioning, and non-invasive monitoring. Understands, sets up and assists with emergency, difficult and awake fiberoptic intubations. Prepares patient and assists provider with invasive line placement and monitoring--preps patient and prepares sterile field as well as all equipment/supplies for arterial lines, central venous lines, additional peripheral vascular lines, cardiac catheters, femoral lines, unilateral ventilation and TEE probe management. The Anesthesia Technician prepares, disinfects, and troubleshoots all anesthesia-related equipment, including movement of equipment and supplies to support room turn-over and readiness. Maintains appropriate inventory levels of supplies and equipment related to anesthesia care.Provides clinical and technical support to anesthesia staff wherever needed in the institution--ICUs, IR, MRI, GI, CT, EP, ED.Serves as a resource for anesthesia to staff in other departments.Attend in-services for continuing education/maintenance of competency.Orients new staff to the Anesthesia Technician role. Understands care needs of age specific populations: neonate to 10 years old through geriatrics 64 years and older.Anesthesia Technician positions rotate to meet the needs of the department and hospital, willingness for flexibility and on call coverage is essential. EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Qualifications
Required: Basic Life Support.
ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technician. If candidate does not have certification, candidate must have 3-5 years of recent Anesthesia Tech experience and commit to enroll in an Applied Science Anesthesia Technology Degree Program within 1 year of hire and obtain certification within 3 months of program completion.
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
