Anesthesia Technician 1 Jobs

The department delivers patient care through provision and management of fiscal, materiel, and human resources; technological support; planning and coordinating surgical care with the medical and paramedical staff to effectively manage patients for surgical intervention. This position is directly responsible in providing technical support pre-, intra- and post-procedure to anesthesia providers in all service areas including, but not limited to: Pavilion Operating Room, UT2 OR, Same Day Surgery Center, Children’s Surgery Center, Labor and Delivery, Interventional Radiology, Cancer Center, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Cardiac Cath Lab, EP lab, G. I. Lab, Neonatal ICU, CT Suites, SICU and MRI.

Job Summary

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Responsibilities

Anesthesia Technicians are responsible for maintaining all anesthesia service areas in readiness for use by Anesthesiologist and Anesthetists. Incumbents are responsible for anesthesia equipment and supplies; work independently and be able to make decisions and set priorities with some guidance; responsible for knowledge of and compliance with all applicable infection control, health and safety policies and procedures as implemented by the institution; may assist Anesthesiologists with patient positioning, preparation of sterile fields, placement of invasive monitoring lines, application of regional, epidural and spinal anesthesia techniques, invasive and noninvasive procedure setups, or perform and/or record cardiac output determinations.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of medications, dosage ranges and potential toxicity dispensed form Pyxis machine.
• Math skills to perform simple drug calculations, accurately add, subtract, multiply and divide whole number and decimals manually, by using a calculator or computer.
• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• Decision making skills to independently take action to replace or repair broken equipment or supplies.
• Skills to make technical suggestions to anesthesia providers pertaining to patient care.
• Knowledge and general understanding of anesthesia procedures, supplies drugs and equipment
• Knowledge of medical, anesthesia, and surgical terminology.
• Problem solving skills to define a problem identify the resources available to help solve the problem.

Preferred Qualifications

ASATT

• Bachelor’s degree in health-related field or science.
• -The American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians—Certification

Special Requirements

• Must see well enough to read charts & instructions.
• Ability to work/stand for long periods of time in a close environment with others.
• Must meet on-call commitment.
• Must have the ability and fine motor dexterity to appropriately manipulate clinical equipment, computers, keyboard, and mouse.
• Physically able to lift at least 25 pounds and push and pull up to 100 pounds.
• Hear and speak well enough to communicate with others directly and over the phone.
• The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a university-approved exception or deferral.
• Physical strength to assist in moving and/or lifting patients and surgery equipment.
• Proficient in using standard business software including email and common business applications. Demonstrate error-free prose that conveys meaning to readers with clarity and fluency. Write text that effectively communicates ideas, facts, and/or information to an audience appropriate for the assignment. Apply the conventions of standard written English.
• Must be able to work with adaptability, flexibility & maintain composure during stressful and/or adverse conditions.
• This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

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