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Anesthesia Tech CDH Casual Rotating

Northwestern Medicine · Winfield, IL · Part time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you noticed equipment was not working right. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report and pull broken equipment rather than hoping it holds up.

Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.

What they are checking: Whether they communicate well and stay calm when things move quickly.

What would you do

The anesthesiologist calls for help with a difficult intubation. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know the airway equipment and can anticipate what is needed next.

Different anesthesiologists like things set up differently. How do you keep track of preferences?

What they are checking: Whether they pay attention to details that help each physician work smoothly.

This is a casual role with rotating shifts. How available are you, and how do you stay current when you are not there often?

What they are checking: Whether they can be relied on and keep their skills fresh.

About the work

Walk me through how you set up an anesthesia cart for the start of the day.

What they are checking: Whether they make sure all emergency equipment is ready, since there is no time to search in a crisis.

How do you test an anesthesia machine before a case?

What they are checking: Whether they follow manufacturer checks, since a faulty machine can harm a patient.

How do you prepare for an arterial line or central line placement?

What they are checking: Whether they know the supplies and sterile setup for invasive line procedures.

How do you manage supply inventory so the department never runs out of something important?

What they are checking: Whether they anticipate needs and order ahead instead of reacting to shortages.

What is the difference between sterilization and high-level disinfection, and why does it matter?

What they are checking: Whether they understand reprocessing rules that prevent infection.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

The Anesthesia Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsibilities: • Aids team members with patient positioning and comfort activities. • Assists anesthesiologist with exams, blood draws, inductions, epidurals, spinals and blocks. • Prepares for invasive line procedures. • Places monitoring equipment on patients. • Assists with intubation. • Prepares anesthesia carts per physician preference and routine, ensuring that all emergency equipment and supplies are available. • Organizes instruments and supplies based on the needs of the patient. • Maintains anesthesia equipment, reports malfunctions and contacts repair service as needed. • Maintains stock inventory and records of all drugs, IV solutions, instruments and supplies used by the department. • Cleans and sends equipment to sterile processing for sterilization/High Level Disinfection. • Maintains inventory of anesthesia stock supplies; anticipates department needs and orders supplies accordingly. • Contacts Supply Chain management and manager regarding physician requests for specific supplies and equipment. • Tests anesthesia machines per manufacturer guidelines. Required: • High school diploma or equivalent • BLS through the American Heart Association • One to three years of related work experience Preferred: • Completion of an accredited CNA program and listed on the state of Illinois CNA Registry Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure 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. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information NorthwesternMedicine Career Page https://jobs.nm.org/benefits Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception : New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.