Anesthesia Tech

Responsibilities

The Anesthesia Technician facilitates Perioperative patient care by assisting with clinical anesthesia activities under the direction and collaboration with the Registered Nurse and Anesthesiologist. This is done by providing supplies, equipment and assistance during anesthetic procedures in order to provide safe delivery of anesthetic patient care.

Activities include performing the Preoperative FDA anesthesia machine checkouts, troubleshooting anesthesia equipment, starting patient intravenous lines, operating the intraoperative antilogous blood recovery system, and the three-dimensional image-guidance system.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High school education or equivalent.
2. Courses in anatomy/physiology and basic chemistry at college level preferred.
3. Graduate of an Anesthesia Tech training program or on the job training with a minimum of 2 years experience in a surgical setting preferred.
4. One year of Operating room experience preferred.
5. BLS certification required. Pay Transparency Saint Joseph Hospital

• Elgin offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $22.51. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/ Employment Status Per Diem Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf The Anesthesia Technician facilitates Perioperative patient care by assisting with clinical anesthesia activities under the direction and collaboration with the Registered Nurse and Anesthesiologist. This is done by providing supplies, equipment and assistance during anesthetic procedures in order to provide safe delivery of anesthetic patient care. Activities include performing the Preoperative FDA anesthesia machine checkouts, troubleshooting anesthesia equipment, starting patient intravenous lines, operating the intraoperative antilogous blood recovery system, and the three-dimensional image-guidance system. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High school education or equivalent.
2. Courses in anatomy/physiology and basic chemistry at college level preferred.
3. Graduate of an Anesthesia Tech training program or on the job training with a minimum of 2 years experience in a surgical setting preferred.
4. One year of Operating room experience preferred.
5. BLS certification required.