Anesthesia Technician Ii, Surgery Center

Organization

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD

Position Overview

Responsible for the set up and calibration of anesthesia equipment and supplies needed for each operation or procedure. Supports the functionality of the department by distributing supplies and performing equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care.

Education

:

• HS Diploma: High School or General Education Diploma or equivalent education/experience
• Other: Completion of an Anesthesia Technician Course

Certification & Licensure

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Typical Experience

• 1 year recent relevant experience.

Skills And Knowledge

• Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Integrates education, technical competence and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers.
• General knowledge of anesthesia related tools, procedures, views, and equipment.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Maintains all anesthesia equipment including ventilators, intubation scopes, laryngoscopes, and physiologic monitors.
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Pay Range: $39.71 - $47.64 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Number Of Openings

1

This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.