Hybrid ANESTHESIA TCHN 2 PD presso University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

The Anesthesia Technician’s primary responsibility is to maintain all anesthesia service areas in readiness and for use by anesthesiologists and Anesthetists. The service areas include all operating rooms and procedure rooms in the Orthopaedic Institute. Additional service areas include but are not limited to:  Radiology, MRI, all pre-op and PACU facilities. Responsible for anesthesia equipment and supplies as described in this job description and is accountable to the Patient Care Manager of the Orthopaedic Institute.

The Anesthesia Technician must be able to work independently and be able to make decisions and set priorities with guidance. Responsible for knowledge of a compliance with all applicable infection control, health and safety policies and procedures as implemented by the department and/or work unit and the Medical Center. Additionally, adherence to departmental policies and procedures, including telephone and house standards is required.

The Anesthesia Technician is responsible to support JCAHO Standards, Title 22 and NPSG. The individual is responsible to achieve efficient turn-over of rooms, maintenance of equipment and exemplary customer service. Acts as a team player at all times and fosters collegiality across all disciplines. Works at all UCSF ambulatory surgery sites.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $49.74 (Hourly Rate).

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• One year experience
• American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Knowledge of medical/surgical and anesthetic terminology
• High school diploma; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Good communication skills; ability to be clearly understood; ability to be friendly, courteous, and work in a cooperative manner
• Basic mathematical skills to quickly and accurately add, subtract, divide, and multiply whole numbers and decimals manually or using a calculator
• Ability to work independently with good organizational skills
• Ability to see well and read in dim light; to distinguish colors on the anesthesia monitors; hear and comprehend at normal conversational levels; must have manual dexterity to manipulate small equipment including, but not limited to, twisting bulbs, turning dials, changing batteries, and pushing bottoms; ability to move in confined spaces, repetitively lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations

• College background in the life sciences, medicine, related field or relevant education

• American Heart Association CPR Certification