Anesthesia Tech 2 - La Jolla - 142051

UC San Diego/UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California San Diego Health is seeking an Anesthesia Tech 2 to support the OR team at Jacobs Medical Center in La Jolla. The role focuses on airway management, monitoring, and equipment safety within anesthesia care.

Evening shifts are scheduled; the appointment is 100% with a 39.37–48.90 hourly range. The role involves precepting staff, operating infusion and cell saver devices, and ensuring sterile technique and proper equipment function.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date.
• A minimum of one year of experience as an anesthesia technician and competency in ASATT areas.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Independent judgment for rapid response in patient care settings.
• Proficient in applying and troubleshooting anesthesia equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the anesthesia team with airway management and monitoring.
• Support the surgical patient and operating room team in anesthesia care.
• Operate rapid infusion devices, cell saver devices, TEE and Balloon Pump.
• Perform routine maintenance and safety checks of equipment, cleaning and disinfection.
• Precept, assist, and train new Anesthesia Monitoring staff.

Skills

Airway management

Physiological monitoring

Invasive line placement

Aseptic technique

Independent judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

BART or BLS certification

ASATT certification (Cer. A.T.)

Completion of anesthesia program from accredited institution

Tools

Rapid infusion devices

Cell saver devices

TEE

Balloon pump

Job description

Payroll Title: ANESTHESIA TCHN 2

Department: LJ Anesthesia Monitoring

Hiring Pay Scale: $39.37 - $48.90 / Hour

Worksite: Jacobs Medical Center

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: EX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Eves, 8-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday

#142051 Anesthesia Tech 2 - La Jolla

Filing Deadline: Tue 11/17/2026

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DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, provides support to the surgical patient and operating room team by performing standard activities related to and directly involving anesthesia care. Assists the anesthesia team with airway management, physiological monitoring, and the placement of invasive lines. In addition, performs routine maintenance and safety checks of equipment, troubleshooting, cleaning and disinfecting equipment. Exhibits professionalism in patient and staff interactions.

Precepts, assists, and trains new Anesthesia Monitoring staff. Operates rapid infusion devices and cell saver devices in operating room. Operates TEE and Balloon Pump. Performs all other duties as assigned.

The posted schedule for this opening is for one (1) Evening Shift. Schedule details will be discussed with the finalist during the interview stage of the recruitment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience as an anesthesia technician and demonstrated competency in all areas of expertise required to be an anesthesia technician by the ASATT.
• Minimum one (1) year experience and knowledge of anesthesia equipment and supplies .
• Knowledge of aseptic and sterile technique.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and principles of anesthesia technology.
• Independent judgment skills is required for rapid response to the quickly changing circumstances in the patient care environment.
• Proficient in the application, acquisition, preparation, and troubleshooting of various types of equipment required for the delivery of anesthesia care.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years' experience, Central line hand-off experience, Cell Saver experience, Cardiac experience.
• Completion of anesthesia program from an accredited institution.
• Certified Anesthesia Technician issued by ASATT (Cer. A.T.)
• Experience with Rapid Infusion Devices and Blood Salvaging Devices (Cell Saver) used in procedures.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $82,205 - $102,103 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $39.37 - $48.90

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