at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Extra Help- Anesthesia Technician - Anesthesiology
Extra Help- Anesthesia Technician - Anesthesiology
This Position is temporary, non-benefits eligible, and is limited to 900 hours.
Hiring Department: Surgical Services
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1026119
Work Schedule:
Hours per Week: 40
Shift:
# of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: On-Site
Posting Close Date:
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
Extra Help 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.
Extra Help Anesthesia Technicians 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.
Duties & 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 ventillary 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.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
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... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
