Evening Anesthesia Tech II — OR Support & Equipment

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California San Diego Health is seeking an Anesthesia Tech 2 to support the OR team at Jacobs Medical Center in La Jolla. The role focuses on airway management, monitoring, and equipment safety within anesthesia care.

Evening shifts are scheduled; the appointment is 100% with a 39.37–48.90 hourly range. The role involves precepting staff, operating infusion and cell saver devices, and ensuring sterile technique and proper equipment function.

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 competency in ASATT areas.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Independent judgment for rapid response in patient care settings.
• Proficient in applying and troubleshooting anesthesia equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the anesthesia team with airway management and monitoring.
• Support the surgical patient and operating room team in anesthesia care.
• Operate rapid infusion devices, cell saver devices, TEE and Balloon Pump.
• Perform routine maintenance and safety checks of equipment, cleaning and disinfection.
• Precept, assist, and train new Anesthesia Monitoring staff.

Skills

Airway management

Physiological monitoring

Invasive line placement

Aseptic technique

Independent judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

BART or BLS certification

ASATT certification (Cer. A.T.)

Completion of anesthesia program from accredited institution

Tools

Rapid infusion devices

Cell saver devices

TEE

Balloon pump

Job description

University of California San Diego Health is seeking an Anesthesia Tech 2 to support the OR team at Jacobs Medical Center in La Jolla. The role focuses on airway management, monitoring, and equipment safety within anesthesia care.

Evening shifts are scheduled; the appointment is 100% with a 39.37–48.90 hourly range. The role involves precepting staff, operating infusion and cell saver devices, and ensuring sterile technique and proper equipment function.