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Amergis Anesthesia Technician in Chicago, Illinois
$ 34 / hr
The Anesthesia Technician performs a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist attending anesthesiologists, residents and nurse anesthetists in performing anesthetic procedures for patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics. Additionally, performs routine and delegated duties according to departmental policies.
Essential Responsibilities:
Consults operating room schedule to determine supply and equipment needs for procedures; prepare anesthetizing locations for indicated procedure to include setting up and calibrating monitoring devices; troubleshoot anesthesia equipment malfunctions, routing non-functional equipment to the proper department for repair
Assists anesthesia providers using aseptic or sterile techniques with non-invasive and invasive patient procedures including peripheral and/or central intravenous and/or arterial line placement; airway management techniques including mask endotracheal and/or emergency methods and regional anesthesia techniques
Assists anesthesia providers with physiological monitoring of patients notifying the anesthesia provider(s) of abnormal changes in vital signs and/or physical appearance of the patient.
Cleans anesthesia machines, monitors and equipment following procedures established by Infection Control
Stocks, maintains and obtains anesthesia supplies in all anesthetizing locations and as requested by the anesthesia providers
Assists with patient laboratory tests and results including, but not limited to, ABG’s, ACT’s and other point of care tests
Obtains blood products and pharmaceuticals assisting with preparation and delivery
Maintains immediate availability to assist in routine and emergency procedures
May assume anesthesia technician charge role in managing daily work schedule of anesthesia technicians and directing care to provide an efficient and safe environment
Assists the anesthesiologist with all anesthesia procedures; expediting patient flow through the perioperative area, maintaining patient safety, and developing and maintaining external
(Patient, Surgeon) and internal (Anesthesiologist, staff) customer satisfaction
Responsible for set up, operation and maintenance of specialized equipment, including life support
Assists the Anesthesiologist with evaluation and monitoring of the patients during the perioperative phase
Assists in sterile or Isolation areas
Assists in radiology departments where anesthesia is administered, MRI, ERCP, and Gastro
May be required to participate in “call” rotation for continuous Perioperative Support Technologists (PST) at night, on weekends, and holidays
Minimum Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent required
Certified anesthesia technician (Cer.A.T.) preferred and may be required per state/contract
Current CPR i
Five (5) years of recent experience working in an operating room or procedural environment
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.