NI-Assistant, Anesthesia

Pay Range: $18.14 - $24.49 / hour 

Additional components of compensation may include:

• • Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
  • Overtime
  • On-call pay

Benefits information: https://careers.uwhealth.org/benefits/

 

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

•    Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

•    Annual wellness reimbursement

•    Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

•    Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

•    Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

•    Strong shared governance structure

•    Commitment to employee voice

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the director of Supervisor and/or the Surgical Materials Coordinator obtains and coordinates the distribution of supplies for assigned departments.  Maintains appropriate par levels of all inventory items as well as procuring non-inventory items and miscellaneous supplies.  Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

On the job training provided. 

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Bi-Annual CPR certification required (renew every 2 years).

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Successful completion of annual job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.  Knowledge of aseptic technique, standard precautions.  Basic familiarity with medical terminology helpful.   Computer literacy. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

1. Provide everything from preventive health care to highly specialized programs in  conjunction with our physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals.

1. Provide quality care in a compassionate patient- and family- centered environment.

1. Maintain appropriate par levels of all inventory items as well as procure non-inventor items and miscellaneous supplies.

1. Participate in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives.

1. Serves as a resource person for department staff regarding inventory and supplies.

1. Monitors supply levels and equipment availability for the anesthesia service.   Stocks and de stocks new items in accordance with department guidelines.