University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health
Anesthesia Technician - UI Health, Surgical Services (Main Operating Room)
University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Job Overview Title : Anesthesia Technician - UI Health, Surgical Services (Main Operating Room)
Department : Anesthesiology
Institution : University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health
Location : Chicago, IL, USA
Requisition ID : 1037663
FTE : 1
Work Schedule : 3:00PM - 11:30PM
Shift : Evenings
Positions : 1
Workplace Type : On-site
Posting Close Date : December 31, 2025
Salary Range : $24.83 - $38.41 hourly
About UI Health The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Job Description Anesthesia Technicians perform support and technical duties below the professional level that are related to the care and monitoring of patients being administered anesthesia prior to and during operations in a health care facility. They supervise and train subordinate employees, assist in the management of operations, serve liaisons to the attending or medical staff, and provide higher level technical assistance to the professional anesthesia staff.
Responsibilities
Provides advanced assistance related to the care and monitoring of anesthetized patients; assists in the application of major anesthesia monitors and anesthesia machines that are used in administering general, spinal and epidural anesthesia.
Assists with airway management interventions including tracheal intubation, fiber optics, or ventilatory support.
Independently maintains and/or assists in the maintenance of equipment used in the department (such as electronic monitors, anesthesia machines, ventilators, and warming machines).
Prepares anesthesia equipment for general and specialty cases including, but not limited to liver and kidney transplant, cardiac, malignant hyperthermia.
Independently performs anesthesia machine check and set-ups of specialty equipment including but not limited to EV1000 arterial line, Rapid Infuser (Belmont), Ultrasound, and TEE machine.
Maintains and restocks anesthesia carts and specialty carts.
Assists in performing tests on malfunctioning equipment; returns equipment to the manufacturer for repair or contacts the service representative to repair equipment on the premises.
Advises and assists personnel in assigned area when questions and problems arise (such as malfunctioning equipment or shortage of equipment).
Plans and is responsible for keeping an inventory of anesthesia supplies used in the operating rooms.
Assists in planning and assigning the work of subordinate personnel; adjusts work assignments to ensure adequate coverage in operating and recovery rooms.
Assists in the selection and training of lower level employees; instructs new personnel in established and new techniques and procedures (such as testing anesthesia equipment, and connecting monitors before surgery).
Assumes responsibilities of the Anesthesia Supervisor during absences.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent.
One (1) year (12 months) of experience in a hospital setting involving work with anesthesia machines, gases, and related equipment.
Two (2) years (24 months) of experience comparable to that gained as an Anesthesia Assistant.
Preferred Qualifications
Anesthesia Tech Certification.
To Apply For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation. 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.
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Anesthesia Technician - UI Health, Surgical Services (Main Operating Room)
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University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Job Overview Title : Anesthesia Technician - UI Health, Surgical Services (Main Operating Room)
Department : Anesthesiology
Institution : University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health
Location : Chicago, IL, USA
Requisition ID : 1037663
FTE : 1
Work Schedule : 3:00PM - 11:30PM
Shift : Evenings
Positions : 1
Workplace Type : On-site
Posting Close Date : December 31, 2025
Salary Range : $24.83 - $38.41 hourly
About UI Health The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Job Description Anesthesia Technicians perform support and technical duties below the professional level that are related to the care and monitoring of patients being administered anesthesia prior to and during operations in a health care facility. They supervise and train subordinate employees, assist in the management of operations, serve liaisons to the attending or medical staff, and provide higher level technical assistance to the professional anesthesia staff.
Responsibilities
Provides advanced assistance related to the care and monitoring of anesthetized patients; assists in the application of major anesthesia monitors and anesthesia machines that are used in administering general, spinal and epidural anesthesia.
Assists with airway management interventions including tracheal intubation, fiber optics, or ventilatory support.
Independently maintains and/or assists in the maintenance of equipment used in the department (such as electronic monitors, anesthesia machines, ventilators, and warming machines).
Prepares anesthesia equipment for general and specialty cases including, but not limited to liver and kidney transplant, cardiac, malignant hyperthermia.
Independently performs anesthesia machine check and set-ups of specialty equipment including but not limited to EV1000 arterial line, Rapid Infuser (Belmont), Ultrasound, and TEE machine.
Maintains and restocks anesthesia carts and specialty carts.
Assists in performing tests on malfunctioning equipment; returns equipment to the manufacturer for repair or contacts the service representative to repair equipment on the premises.
Advises and assists personnel in assigned area when questions and problems arise (such as malfunctioning equipment or shortage of equipment).
Plans and is responsible for keeping an inventory of anesthesia supplies used in the operating rooms.
Assists in planning and assigning the work of subordinate personnel; adjusts work assignments to ensure adequate coverage in operating and recovery rooms.
Assists in the selection and training of lower level employees; instructs new personnel in established and new techniques and procedures (such as testing anesthesia equipment, and connecting monitors before surgery).
Assumes responsibilities of the Anesthesia Supervisor during absences.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent.
One (1) year (12 months) of experience in a hospital setting involving work with anesthesia machines, gases, and related equipment.
Two (2) years (24 months) of experience comparable to that gained as an Anesthesia Assistant.
Preferred Qualifications
Anesthesia Tech Certification.
To Apply For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation. 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.
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