Anesthesia Tech Part Time

Description

Two 10-hour shifts Mondays and Fridays .

The Anesthesia Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, 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.

• Aids team members with patient positioning and comfort activities.
• Assists anesthesiologist with exams, blood draws, inductions, epidurals, spinals and blocks.
• Prepares for invasive line procedures.
• Places monitoring equipment on patients.
• Assists with intubation.
• Prepares anesthesia carts per physician preference and routine, ensuring that all emergency equipment and supplies are available.
• Organizes instruments and supplies based on the needs of the patient.
• Maintains anesthesia equipment, reports malfunctions and contacts repair service as needed.
• Maintains stock inventory and records of all drugs, IV solutions, instruments and supplies used by the department.
• Cleans and sends equipment to sterile processing for sterilization/High Level Disinfection.
• Maintains inventory of anesthesia stock supplies; anticipates department needs and orders supplies accordingly.
• Contacts Supply Chain management and manager regarding physician requests for specific supplies and equipment.
• Tests anesthesia machines per manufacturer guidelines.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• BLS through the American Heart Association
• One to three years of related work experience

• Completion of an accredited CNA program and listed on the state of Illinois CNA Registry

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.

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 (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.

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.

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.