Anesthesia Technician

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Anesthesia Technician to join their team in providing exceptional patient care. This role involves working independently in various service areas, including specialty cases such as Transplant and Cardiac. The ideal candidate will possess strong medical terminology knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Join a top-ranked hospital dedicated to innovative patient care and professional growth opportunities, and make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician II.
• Ability to work independently with good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for specialty cases including Transplant and Cardiac.
• Ensure compliance with infection control and safety policies.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Manual Dexterity

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Job Summary

The Anesthesia Technician will be under the general supervision of the Chief of Anesthesia. In addition to routine service areas and duties, the incumbent will be responsible for specialty cases such as Transplant, Spines, and Cardiac, including any unusual or complex situations. Additional service areas include Radiology, MRI, all pre-op and PACU facilities. Must possess and understand some medical terminology to interpret physician instructions.

The Anesthesia Technician must be able to use judgment and initiative to recognize conditions that could have potentially harmful outcomes to patient care. Works independently, has the ability to make decisions and set priorities with minimal guidance. Responsible for knowledge of and compliance with all applicable infection control, health, and safety policies and procedures as implemented by the department and UCSF Medical Center. Additionally, adherence to departmental policies and procedures, including telephone and house standards, is required.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range depends on factors such as work experience and internal equity at UCSF. For unionized positions, placement will follow the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $41.35 - $51.49 per hour.

To learn more about UCSF benefits, visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Required Qualifications

• Two years of previous experience as an Anesthesia Technician II
• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Basic mathematical skills for quick and accurate calculations
• Knowledge of medical/surgical and anesthetic terminology
• Ability to work independently with good organizational skills
• Good communication skills; friendly, courteous, and cooperative
• Good vision and manual dexterity; ability to manipulate small equipment; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Competency in all service areas including cardiac and transplant services
• Ability to work at all UCSF Health locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as an Anesthesia Technician

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