Anesthesia Technician II

Sutter Health; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

PALO ALTO Medical Foundation ALD within Sutter Health seeks an anesthesia equipment technician to set up, calibrate and maintain anesthesia gear for procedures. You will support the department by distributing supplies and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of relevant experience, completion of an anesthesia technician program, and BLS certification. This is a full-time role with standard daytime hours at the Palo Alto location.

Qualifications

• Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree/diploma.
• Completion of Anesthesia Technician Course.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate anesthesia equipment for procedures.
• Distribute supplies and perform equipment maintenance and testing.
• Ensure compliance with privacy, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and manage anesthesia-related tools and devices.

Skills

Anesthesia equipment operations

Time management

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Anesthesia Technician Course

BLS - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Tools

Ventilators

Intubation scopes

Laryngoscopes

Physiologic monitors

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD

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.

Job Description

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines.

Education

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma

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

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

Job Shift

Varied

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

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

Pay Range is $46.90 to $65.66 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.