Anesthesia Technician jobs in California

Under general supervision, the Anesthesia Technician’s 2 primary responsibility is to maintain all anesthesia service areas in readiness for use by Anesthesiologists and Anesthetists. The service areas include all operating rooms and satellite areas in which anesthesia services are provided (e.g. MRI, ICU, OB etc.). The Anesthesia Technician 2 is responsible for anesthesia equipment and supplies as described in this job description and is accountable to the Anesthesia OR Support Supervisor. The Anesthesia Technician 2 must be able to work independently and be able to make decisions and set priorities with some guidance. The Anesthesia Technician 2 is responsible for knowledge of and compliance with all applicable infection control, health and safety policies and procedures as implemented by the department and/or work unit. Additionally, adherence to departmental policies and procedures, including telephone and house standards is required. The Anesthesia Technician 2 may assist Anesthesiologists with patient positioning and transport, preparation of sterile fields, placement of invasive monitoring lines, application of regional, epidural and spinal anesthesia techniques and invasive and noninvasive procedure setups. This position is located at ZSFG.

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• HS/GED or equivalent combination of education or experience and 6 months to 1 year previous experience as an Anesthesia Technician
• Knowledge of medical/surgical and anesthetic terminology.
• Must have good communication skills. Ability to be clearly understood. Ability to be friendly, courteous, and work in a cooperative manner.
• Must be able to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Must be able to work independently with good organizational skills.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must be able to work in urgent/stressful situations.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Basic mathematical skills to quickly and accurately add, subtract, divide, and multiply whole numbers and decimals manually or using a calculator.
• Must be able to see well and read in dim light. Must be able to distinguish colors on the anesthesia monitors.
• Must be able to hear and comprehend at normal conversational levels.
• Must be able to move in confined spaces.
• Must have manual dexterity to manipulate small equipment including, but not limited to, twisting bulbs, turning dials, changing batteries, and pushing buttons
• Must be able to repetitively lift up to 60 pounds, and push or pull wheeled equipment weighing up to 500 pounds on a level surface; pushing/pulling and maneuvering of the anesthesia carts requires moderate to full body force.
• Must be able to remain standing for protracted periods of time.
• Must maintain patient safety.

• Some college with a background in life science, medicine or related field.
• Anesthesia technician certification.
• Previous experience or training in related medical field e.g., EMT training/experience, sterile processing technician, central supply experience etc.

• Current CPR certification