The salary range for this position is $21.00 - $30.45 (Hourly Rate)
Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
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 located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.
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.

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

DESCRIPTION

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.
The Anesthesia Technician, under the guidance of the registered nurse, assists with stocking of supplies, cleaning, and performing other duties as requested. Included within this assignment is the responsibility for ensuring effective communication between him or herself, the charge nurse, the patient, other staff, physicians, and other hospital departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Previous experience in hospital setting
• Knowledge of growth and development as pertinent to job duties
• BLS Certification within 30 days of hire

• Assist in inventory management, ordering and stocking of anesthesia supplies.
• Order Anesthesia supplies from storeroom daily
• Stock Anesthesia supplies in Operating Rooms daily
• Stock medications in Pyxis machines for pharmacy as needed
• Clean and stock in Operating Rooms between cases
• Report equipment problems to Biomed and Anesthesia as needed. Assist in facilitating loaner equipment as necessary
• Assist in evaluation of new equipment and supplies
• Assist Anesthesia with anesthesia procedures as needed ex: difficult airway, arterial lines, nerve blocks
• Orient new staff and students to anesthesia supplies and equipment
• Communicate regularly with Anesthesia Charge provider about changes in supplies, medications, equipment, back orders, substitutions
• Maintain established department, unit, and hospital policies, procedures, and objectives regarding performance improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control
• Assists in housekeeping duties and cleanliness of department as directed to insure safe patient environment
• Assists in transportation of patients when directed, maintaining age appropriate safety measures
• Performs other duties as assigned