Evening Anesthesia Tech: OR Airway & Equipment Pro

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health seeks an Anesthesia Technician to support the surgical patient and OR team by assisting with airway management, monitoring, and invasive line placement. Responsibilities include maintenance and safety checks of anesthesia equipment, and training new staff.

The role requires hands-on proficiency with rapid infusion devices, Cell Saver, TEE, and Balloon Pump, with ongoing schedule for an Evening Shift. Candidate must have a high school diploma and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; relevant experience welcomed.
• BART or BLS at hire; commitment to obtain within six months.
• At least 1 year as anesthesia technician; ASATT competency.
• Knowledge of anesthesia equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesia team with airway management and monitoring.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and disinfect anesthesia equipment.
• Precept and train new anesthesia monitoring staff.
• Operate rapid infusion and Cell Saver devices; manage TEE and Balloon Pump.

Skills

Airway management

Physiological monitoring

Invasive line placement

Equipment troubleshooting

Aseptic technique

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Rapid infusion devices

Cell Saver devices

TEE equipment

Balloon Pump

Job description

UC San Diego Health seeks an Anesthesia Technician to support the surgical patient and OR team by assisting with airway management, monitoring, and invasive line placement. Responsibilities include maintenance and safety checks of anesthesia equipment, and training new staff.

The role requires hands-on proficiency with rapid infusion devices, Cell Saver, TEE, and Balloon Pump, with ongoing schedule for an Evening Shift. Candidate must have a high school diploma and relevant certifications.