Evening Anesthesia Tech II – OR Equipment Expert

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in La Jolla is seeking an Anesthesia Technician 2 to support the surgical anesthesia team. This role involves airway management, monitoring, and equipment maintenance in the operating room.

The position requires at least one year of experience, BART or BLS at hire with six-month certification plan, and ASATT competency. Evening shifts are scheduled, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six months.
• A minimum of one year of anesthesia technician experience and demonstrated competency per ASATT.
• Minimum one year experience with anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Knowledge of aseptic and sterile technique.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and anesthesia tech principles.
• Independent judgment in rapid patient care situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesia team with airway management and monitoring.
• Maintain and safety-check anesthesia equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Precepts, assists, and trains new Anesthesia Monitoring staff.
• Operate rapid infusion devices and Cell Saver devices.
• Operate TEE and Balloon Pump as required in operating room.
• Schedule details discussed during interview.

Skills

Airway management

Physiological monitoring

Independent judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

BART or BLS certification

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Cell Saver devices

Job description

UC San Diego Health in La Jolla is seeking an Anesthesia Technician 2 to support the surgical anesthesia team. This role involves airway management, monitoring, and equipment maintenance in the operating room.

The position requires at least one year of experience, BART or BLS at hire with six-month certification plan, and ASATT competency. Evening shifts are scheduled, with opportunities for professional growth.