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Anesthesia Technician I, Full-time, Rotating

Company: 
Northwestern Medicine
City: 
Chicago
State: 
Illinois
Employment type: 
Full time
Remote Position: 
No
Required degree level: 
Other

Benefits

  • $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
  • $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
  • $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
  • $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
  • Paid time off and Holiday pay



Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

  • Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
  • Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.


From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

The Anesthesia Technician I reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Anesthesia Technician I provides perioperative technical support to the members of the anesthesia team with all anesthesia procedures.

Seeking skilled and dedicated individuals who thrive in the fast-paced environment of the operating room. As an Anesthesia Technician, you will play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of our healthcare facility, working closely alongside Anesthesia providers to ensure seamless procedures and patient care. You will receive comprehensive training to develop a strong foundation in anesthesia technology, ensuring the safety and comfort of patients undergoing surgical procedures. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience and insight into the dynamic healthcare field while making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute your skills to a collaborative team, we want to hear from you!

Qualified candidates have the opportunity to progress to the role of Anesthesia Technician II after demonstrating proficiency and devoted in their responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepares and maintains all anesthesia related equipment and supplies for anesthetic procedures. This includes but is not limited to the following: gas cylinders, monitoring equipment and supplies, intubation equipment including fiberoptics, breathing circuits, blood warmers, etc.
  • Reports all equipment malfunctions to proper personnel.
  • Disinfects and sterilizes anesthesia equipment following proper procedure.
  • Maintains appropriate inventory levels of supplies and equipment related to anesthesia care; orders supplies as necessary.
  • Assists with movement of equipment and supplies to support room turn-over and readiness.
  • Cleans equipment and supplies in accordance with procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Orients new staff to the Anesthesia Technician role.
  • Attend in-services for continuing education/maintenance of competency.


What we Offer:

  • A supportive and collaborative work environment with a team dedicated to patient care and excellence.
  • A pathway to gain direct, hands-on healthcare experience that is crucial for medical school and a career in medicine.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development within Northwestern Medicine, including workshops, seminars, and mentorship.
  • AA/EOE


Qualifications

Required:

  • BasicLife Support (NM offers renewal of BLS certification for employees)
  • Exhibit a high level of self-motivation and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrate reliability and dependability.
  • Display a continuous desire for personal and professional growth, seeking opportunities for learning and development.
  • Physical ability to lift, push, pull and move at least 35 lbs.


Preferred:

  • 1-2 years of technical health care experience
  • Individuals motivated to advance their careers in the medical field


Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.

While each of our 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations has a unique story, Northwestern Medicine is unified under one vision: to put patients first in everything that we do. Anchored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago, Northwestern Medicine brings academic medicine into the heart of local communities across the suburbs and beyond, close to where our patients live and work.

Northwestern Medicine is dedicated to providing the most advanced health care to the communities and patients we serve. The Northwestern Medicine clinical and administrative staff, medical and science faculty, and medical students come together every day with a shared commitment to superior quality, academic excellence, scientific discovery and patient safety.

Northwestern Medicine has:

  • More than 33,000 employees dedicated to exceptional service and care
  • More than 4,400 aligned physicians, including faculty, residents and scientists, offering treatment informed by the latest research from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  • 6 hospitals honored by the Magnet® Recognition Program for meeting the highest standards for patient care and nursing excellence
  • Hundreds of locations throughout the Chicagoland area

CULTURE

Our Mission, Vision and Core Values

Whether directly providing patient care or supporting those who do, every Northwestern Medicine employee has an impact on the quality of the patient experience and the level of excellence we collectively achieve. This knowledge, expressed in our shared commitment to a single, patient-focused mission, unites us.

Mission

Northwestern Medicine is a premier integrated academic health system where the patient comes first.

  • We are all caregivers or someone who supports a caregiver.
  • We are here to improve the health of our community.
  • We have an essential relationship with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
  • We integrate education and research to continually improve excellence in clinical practice.
  • We serve a broad community and strive to bring the best in medicine closer to where patients live and work.

Vision

To be a premier integrated academic health system that will serve a broad community and bring the best in medicine—including breakthrough treatments and clinical trials enhanced through our affiliation with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine—to a growing number of patients close to where they live and work.

Values

Patients first: Putting our patients first in all that we do

Integrity: Adhering to an uncompromising code of ethics that emphasizes complete honesty and sincerity

Teamwork: Team success over personal success

Excellence: Continuously striving to be better

  • “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” (2022): Top score and designated as “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by the Disability Equality Index
  • “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” (2021): Top score and designated as “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by the Disability Equality Index

 

 

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