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How much do remote anesthesia jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote anesthesia in Chicago, IL is $56.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.30 and $42.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote anesthesia provider?

To thrive as a Remote Anesthesia provider, you need board certification in anesthesiology, strong knowledge of perioperative care, and licensure in relevant jurisdictions. Proficiency with telemedicine platforms, remote patient monitoring systems, and electronic health records is essential. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and adaptability are crucial soft skills for ensuring patient safety and collaborating with on-site teams. These skills are vital to deliver effective anesthesia care remotely, maintain patient trust, and manage emergencies from a distance.

What is remote anesthesia?

Remote anesthesia refers to the practice of delivering anesthesia care and monitoring to patients from a distance using telemedicine technology. Anesthesiologists can assess, guide, and sometimes control anesthesia procedures remotely, often in collaboration with on-site medical staff. This approach can improve access to anesthesia expertise in rural or underserved areas and during situations where in-person care is limited. Remote anesthesia relies on secure video conferencing, electronic health records, and specialized monitoring equipment to ensure patient safety and quality of care.

What is the difference between Remote Anesthesia vs Remote Nurse Anesthetist?

AspectRemote AnesthesiaRemote Nurse Anesthetist
Required CredentialsMedical degree, anesthesia certificationNursing degree, CRNA certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, telehealth platformsHospitals, clinics, telehealth settings
Industry UsageWidely used in hospitals and telemedicineCommon in hospitals and outpatient facilities
Job FocusAdministering anesthesia, patient monitoringAdministering anesthesia, patient care, monitoring

Remote Anesthesia and Remote Nurse Anesthetist roles both involve anesthesia administration and patient monitoring, often via telehealth. The main difference lies in credentials: Remote Anesthesia typically requires a medical degree and anesthesia certification, while Remote Nurse Anesthetists are licensed nurses with CRNA certification. Both roles are vital in healthcare settings, especially with the rise of telemedicine, but they differ in educational background and scope of practice.

What are some unique challenges faced by professionals working in remote anesthesia, and how are they typically addressed?

Professionals in remote anesthesia often encounter challenges such as limited immediate access to other medical specialists, managing anesthesia with less on-site support, and ensuring seamless communication with surgical teams in different locations. These challenges are typically addressed through robust telemedicine platforms, thorough preoperative evaluations, and clear protocols for emergency situations. Collaboration with remote surgical teams is essential, and continuous training in virtual communication and crisis management helps ensure patient safety and effective teamwork.
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Infographic showing various Remote Anesthesia job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,372 per year, or $56.4 per hour.

Epic Application Analyst OpTime & Anesthesia

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL • Remote

$34.61 - $51.57/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois / Remote

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Procedural & Ancillary IT Svcs

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 AM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $34.61 - $51.57 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:

Join Rush University Medical Center as an Epic Application Analyst supporting OpTime, Anesthesia, and other critical procedural technologies that help power surgical and procedural care across the organization. In this role, you will work at the intersection of healthcare and technology, partnering with clinicians, operational leaders, and technical teams to optimize systems that directly support patient care in the operating room and procedural environments.

As a key member of the Digital & Information Services team, you will be responsible for the design, build, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing optimization of Epic OpTime, Epic Anesthesia, and related procedural applications. You will collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement technology solutions that enhance efficiency, reliability, and the overall user experience. This role also plays an important part in supporting system upgrades, new functionality, and strategic initiatives that advance Rush's mission of delivering exceptional patient care.

This is a highly visible position supporting mission-critical applications used throughout Surgical and Procedural Services. Your work will help ensure system stability, minimize operational disruptions, support ongoing innovation, and enable key organizational initiatives. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem-solver with Epic application experience, strong analytical skills, and a passion for leveraging technology to improve clinical operations and patient outcomes.

This is a full-time position with Rush University Medical Center offering a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement benefits, and educational assistance. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with a nationally recognized healthcare organization, we encourage you to apply.

The selected candidate will uphold the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

  • Plans, designs, implements, maintain, and provide ongoing optimization and support for Epic clinical applications.
  • Performs workflow assessments, capture business needs, and analyze internal systems to determine functional requirements for optimal utilization of Epic applications.
  • Works within cross-functional team and with end-users to achieve application integration to meet clinical needs.
  • Performs builds, upgrades, and system enhancements as needed.
  • Supports applications throughout all phases of implementation.
  • Delivers post-implementation training, support, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
  • Configures vendor applications and products.
  • Maintains system documentation and develops system specifications and procedures.
  • Defines and documents user requirements.
  • Applies project planning and project management methodologies.
  • Coordinates and leads short duration projects; monitoring project process, progress and results.
  • Develops test plans, prepares test data and performs system testing.
  • Provides on-site user support during implementations.
  • Takes on-call for system application support at scheduled times.
  • Audits data entered by end users.
  • Troubleshoots and tracks issues and problems.
  • Applies systems development methodology to solve problems.
  • Handles multiple assignments simultaneously.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • 3 years of Epic application experience.
  • An Associate degree and five (5) years of epic application experience will be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s.
  • Epic certification(s).
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize system tools to meet functionality needs of users including proficiency with information systems technology such as Microsoft Office Products.
  • Experienced planning and organizing day-to-day activities, effectively managing more than one task, and meeting established deadlines.
  • Experienced in leading projects, providing expert consultative guidance and direction on change initiatives, effectively dedicating time across more than one project, and meeting established deadlines.
  • Experience leading meetings between business stakeholders, technical resources, and third parties for business requirements and technical solutions.
  • Experienced working with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, and interacting with all levels of the organization.
  • Detail oriented, strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with technical and clinical audiences.
  • Ability to troubleshoot, research, and solve technically challenging problems involving integrated systems.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

  • Epic Optime and/or Anesthesia certification.
  • Prior experience supporting procedural technology.
  • Experience working in a hospital or other health care organization.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.


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