Evening Anesthesia Tech 2 — OR Equipment & Airway Pro

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an Anesthesia Tech 2 to support the surgical anesthesia team at Jacobs Medical Center in San Diego. The role involves assisting with airway management, monitoring, and maintenance of anesthesia equipment to ensure patient safety during procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of anesthesia technician experience, ASATT competency, and BART or BLS certification with a plan to obtain the required credentials within the specified timeframe.

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 demonstrated competency in all areas of expertise required to be an anesthesia technician by the ASATT.
• Minimum one 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 judgement 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the anesthesia team with airway management and physiological monitoring.
• Perform routine maintenance and safety checks of anesthesia equipment.
• Precepts, assists, and trains new Anesthesia Monitoring staff.
• Operate rapid infusion devices and cell saver devices in operating room; operate TEE and Balloon Pump.

Skills

Airway management

Physiological monitoring

Anesthesia equipment

ASATT competency

Independent judgement

Education

High school diploma

BART or BLS certification

ASATT certification preferred

Tools

Rapid infusion devices

Cell saver devices

TEE

Balloon Pump

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking an Anesthesia Tech 2 to support the surgical anesthesia team at Jacobs Medical Center in San Diego. The role involves assisting with airway management, monitoring, and maintenance of anesthesia equipment to ensure patient safety during procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of anesthesia technician experience, ASATT competency, and BART or BLS certification with a plan to obtain the required credentials within the specified timeframe.