Anesthesia Technician In Illinois Job Details

Department: Anesthesia
Category: Support Services
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Evenings
Hours: 1:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. with Weekend Call

Integral part of the anesthesia care team. On site training to provide advanced technical skills in the preparation of all anesthesia equipment and supplies used during surgical and related medical procedures. Support patient care by assisting Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Anesthesiologists. Computer ordering of supplies and maintenance of inventory par levels in anesthesia work areas; trouble-shooting anesthesia equipment failures; daily cleaning of the anesthesia equipment and work areas; daily quality control and calibration of anesthesia equipment and processing of patient blood specimens; successful completion of Cell Saver Course to be competent to operate Cell Saver for major surgical cases and participate in cell saver call.

Requirements of the position include: High School graduate. Supply and equipment experience preferred. Computer literate. Strong practical math skills. Display confidence and sound judgment. Considerable physical effort required. Ability to follow written and verbal direction. Maintain BLS certification.

Date posted: 02/06/2010