Anesthesia Technician - (Full-Time, 8-Hour Rotating Shifts, SEIU Union)

Stanford Health Care; California; On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking a dedicated Anesthesia Technician to support the Department of Anesthesia in a rotating 08-hour shift in the United States. The role involves ensuring availability of supplies and equipment, assisting anesthesia providers, and maintaining sterile, safe operational standards.

Essential functions include setup of anesthesia machines and monitors, participation in quality control, and collaboration with staff to optimize patient care and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Experience: One year of directly related work experience.
• License/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Supports anesthesia provider by organizing supplies and equipment.
• Sets up anesthesia machines, monitors, and related devices.
• Performs routine housekeeping and stocking to maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and unit/department meetings.
• Responds flexibly to changes in assignments and priorities.

Skills

Flexibility

Quick learning

English communication

Independent work

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Rotating - 08 Hour (United States of America)

The Anesthesia Technician is responsible for clinically supporting the activities of the Department of Anesthesia. Activities include: provision of supplies and equipment as well as performing a variety of tasks including indirect patient care that help ensure the safe and cost effective delivery of anesthetic patient care.

Essential Functions:

• Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
• Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Service Standards of the Hospital(s).
• Actively participates in quality control, quality assurance and preventative maintenance activities.
• Assists in the evaluation of new products by providing feedback regarding use.
• Assists with record keeping and patient charges.
• Assures replacement or repair of malfunctioning equipment.
• Attends and participates in equipment and supply in-services, evaluations, and staff meetings.
• Contributes in a positive manner to unit and department; supports team culture.
• Correctly checks and sets up all equipment and supplies utilized by the Department of Anesthesia including anesthesia machines, monitors, invasive lines, non-controlled pharmaceuticals and other tasks as requested by Anesthesia.
• Identifies and shares recommendations for containing costs in assigned area.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with staff, managers, physicians, patients and their families.
• Maintains and services equipment by cleaning, and if requested, by sterilizing, assembling, and testing, troubleshooting, requisitioning and receiving of inspections and maintenance.
• May assist the anesthesia provider with intra-operative fluid management including volume resuscitation.
• Participates in the monitoring and documenting of quality improvement issues
• Participates on unit, department or hospital committees as requested.
• Performs housekeeping/stocking duties in order to maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Practices aseptic techniques according to established standards of care and infection control policies.
• Prepares and maintains patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia.
• Prepares and operates auto transfusion equipment.
• Proactively uses the problem solving process to identify, prevent or resolve inter-or intradepartmental problems.
• Properly disposes of non-controlled pharmaceuticals.
• Responsible for self-assessment of skill level and seeking resources to learn new skills, equipment, or procedures to maintain currency in position.
• Supports administrative decisions and assures implementation and compliance with all department, institutional and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Works with clinical educator to orient new staff members and students to the role of anesthesia technician as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience: One (1) year of directly related work experience
• License/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to be flexible in assignments
• Ability to learn and evaluate new equipment and procedures quickly
• Ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the
• individual taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental issues
• Ability to respond with flexibility to unusual and emergent situations, remain calm in stressful and emergency situations
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties during tim