Anesthesia Technician

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from more than 1,500 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. All three of our hospital sites are within a short commute from the city 

If you are an Anesthesia Tech who's interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong

What you'll do:

• Provides quality patient care by providing technical support to the anesthesia providers and Surgical team. Ensures anesthesia equipment and supplies are in a state of readiness. Primary work areas include (1) Main Operating Room (Russo OR), (2) Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), and support of all other areas where Anesthesia services are provided (e.g. Labor & Delivery, GI Lab, Cath/EP Lab, IR, etc.). All areas are located on one campus so commuting between sites is needed.

• Performs laboratory tests in the Anesthesia Blood Gas Lab providing lab results to the anesthesia providers.

• Provides technical support to the anesthesia providers and the surgical team.

• Following proper procedures in setting up of transducers. Timeliness in providing required equipment.  Following proper procedures in stocking, cleaning and disinfection of anesthesia carts and equipment. 

• Provide supplies and equipment as needed during surgical procedures to the anesthesia provider.

• Completes the anesthesia turnover between cases not delaying the start of following procedures.

• Assists the anesthesia providers in difficult airways, trauma case and as needed

• Provide for patient safety by ensuring that equipment utilized, is correctly set up. 

• Following guidelines in the processing and set up of endoscopes and endoscopic equipment, and cleaning of equipment following universal standard precaution, wearing PPE.

• Cleaning/disinfection of anesthesia equipment correctly between patients.

• Cleaning/disinfection of anesthesia equipment in the OR suite at the completion of the OR schedule

We offer our Anesthesia Techs:

• Benefits from Day One

• Competitive Shift Differentials

• Career Development

• Tuition Reimbursement

• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)

• Educational Stipend

• Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)

• Referral Rewards

What you'll need for this job:

• High School Diploma required. Preferred: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education

• Less than one year of previous job-related experience required. Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

• Basic Life Support (CPR) required. Preferred: Certification as an Anesthesia Tech

Compensation:

Pay Range: $ per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Trinity Health Benefits Summary 

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.