Anesthesia Tech II- (Float Oakland & Walnut Creek)

UCSF Health; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to maintain anesthesia service areas in readiness for anesthesiologists and anesthetists across BCH Oakland and BCH Walnut Creek. The role emphasizes independent work, adherence to infection control and safety policies, efficient room turnover, equipment upkeep, and strong customer service.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Basic mathematical skills for calculations.
• Knowledge of medical/surgical and anesthetic terminology.
• Ability to work independently with good organizational skills.
• Strong communication and cooperative demeanor.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain anesthesia service areas in readiness for use by anesthesia staff.
• Support anesthesia needs for BCH Oakland and BCH Walnut Creek campuses.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, health and safety policies.
• Assist with efficient room turnover and equipment maintenance.
• Provide exemplary customer service and teamwork.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Manual dexterity

Physical endurance

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Certification as Anesthesia Technician

Some college – life sciences background

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Anesthesia Technician’s primary responsibility is to maintain all anesthesia service areas in readiness and for use by anesthesiologists and Anesthetists. This position will cover BCH Oakland and BCH Walnut Creek supporting the anesthesia needs for both campuses. BCH Oakland has 12 operating rooms between the main hospital and outpatient center. BCH Walnut Creek outpatient center has 3 operating rooms.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Anesthesia Technician’s primary responsibility is to maintain all anesthesia service areas in readiness and for use by anesthesiologists and Anesthetists. This position will cover BCH Oakland and BCH Walnut Creek supporting the anesthesia needs for both campuses. BCH Oakland has 12 operating rooms between the main hospital and outpatient center. BCH Walnut Creek outpatient center has 3 operating rooms.

The Anesthesia Technician must be able to work indepe ndently and be able to make decisions and set priorities with guidance. The Anesthesia Technician is responsible for knowledge of a compliance with all applicable infection control, health and safety policies and procedures as implemented by the department and/or work unit and the Medical Center. Additionally, adherence to departmental policies and procedures, including telephone and house standards is required. The Anesthesia Technician is responsible for supporting TJC Standards, Title 22 and NPSG. The individual is responsible for achieving efficient turn-over of rooms, maintenance of equipment and exemplary customer service. Acts as a team player at all times and fosters collegiality across all disciplines.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic mathematical skills to quickly and accurately add, subtract, divide, and multiply whole numbers and decimals manually or using a calculator.
• Knowledge of medical/surgical and anesthetic terminology.
• Ability to work independently with good organizational skills.
• Good communication skills. Ability to be clearly understood. Ability to be friendly, courteous, and work in a cooperative manner.
• The ability to see well and read in dim light. Must be able to distinguish colors on the anesthesia monitors. Must be able to hear and comprehend at normal conversational levels. Must have manual dexterity to manipulate small equipment including, but not limited to, twisting bulbs, turning dials, changing batteries, and pushing bottoms. Must be able to move in confined spaces. Must be able to repetitively lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• The ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure .
• Minimum one year relevant work experience as an Anesthesia Technician
• This position requires flexibilityto orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Preferred Qualification

• Certification as an Anesthesia Technician
• Some college with a background in the life sciences, medicine, a related field or relevant education.