UChicago Medicine · 1 month ago
Anesthesia Machine & Equipment Specialist, Full-Time, Days
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expUChicago Medicine is a world-class academic healthcare system located in Hyde Park, seeking an Anesthesia Machine and Equipment Specialist. This role involves maintaining and repairing anesthesia equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and patient safety, and responding to equipment-related emergencies.
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Responsibilities
Maintains a strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems as they relate to anesthesia machines and patient safety
Troubleshoots and repairs all anesthesia-related machines, equipment, and cables with minimal assistance or direct supervision
Able to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner including in an active clinical setting
Diagnosing and resolving technical issues with anesthesia machines, including electrical, mechanical, and software malfunctions
Knowledgeable in anesthesia machine vaporizers and troubleshooting of vaporizers
Knowledgeable in Phillips monitors & equipment & troubleshooting
Knowledgeable in Capsule device & troubleshooting
Responds to provider or technician requests for assistance and/or troubleshooting of anesthesia machine and equipment
Collaborate with clinicians and technicians to ensure patient safety and optimal equipment functionality
Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and safety testing on anesthesia equipment as scheduled by manufacturer and as directed by departmental policies
Documents all scheduled: preventive maintenance, safety testing, repairs and results according to Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care policies
Keeps up to date on administrative responsibilities such as maintaining customer service logs and internal service records in a timely manner, ordering repair parts, and managing cycle times
Completes regular rounding in Operating Room areas to evaluate environment of care issues, and to assess daily equipment readiness
Installs new anesthesia machines, performing upgrades, and ensuring proper integration with existing systems
Adheres to safety standards and regulations related to medical equipment, including documentation and reporting of repairs
Maintains Anesthesia Shop
Orders and organizes all inventories of: parts, PM kits, tools, anesthesia cables and testing equipment
Keeps inventory of and orders anesthesia machine cables as needed
Works with Value Analysis Team in order to determine needs for anesthesia equipment
Works with clinicians and technicians on anesthesia machine projects and upgrades as needed
Completes training of new anesthesia machines as needed
Maintains supply of anesthesia machine inhalation gases in the anesthesia shop for distribution by technicians
Maintains fleet of spare anesthesia machines
Provides anesthesia machine and equipment training to all technicians and clinicians
Qualification
Required
High school diploma required plus minimum of two years related biomedical technician experience
Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems as they relate to anesthesia machines
Experience in healthcare technology or medical equipment maintenance is required
Completion of factory training and certification for maintenance of Drager and General Electric/Datex- Ohmeda anesthesia machines within 12 months of hire
Preferred
Certified Anesthesia Technician
Drager Anesthesia Machine Certification
Company
UChicago Medicine
The University of Chicago Medicine has been at the forefront of medicine since 1927, when we cared for our first patients.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$112.4MKey Investors
National Institutes of Health
2019-04-10Grant· $9M
2018-10-14Grant· $3.4M
2017-05-24Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Ivan Samstein
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, University of Chicago Medicine
Jason Keeler
Executive Vice President and COO
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