Anesthesia
Full Time
80832BR
Job Summary
The Anesthesia Technician’s primary responsibility is to maintain all anesthesia service areas in readiness for use by Anesthesiologists and Anesthetists. The service areas include all operating rooms in the main OR and Cysto. Additional service areas include but are not limited to OB, Radiology, MRI, all pre-op and PACU facilities.
Responsible for anesthesia equipment and supplies as described in this job description, maintains proper workflow in anesthesia and is accountable to the Manager of Anesthesia Support Services and the OR manager.
The technician must be able to work independently and may act as a preceptor. Responsible for knowledge of and compliance with all applicable infection control, health and safety policies and procedures implemented by the department and/or work unit and UCSF Medical Center.
Required Qualifications
- One year experience as an Anesthesia Technician
- High School diploma; or equivalent experience
- Basic mathematical skills to quickly and accurately add, subtract, divide and multiply whole numbers and decimals manually using a calculator
- Knowledge of medical/surgical and anesthetic terminology
- Ability to work independently with good organizational skills
- Ability to see well and read in dim light; able to distinguish colors on the anesthesia monitors
- Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
- Good communication skills; ability to be clearly understood; ability to be friendly, courteous, and work in a cooperative manner
- Manual dexterity to manipulate small equipment including, but not limited to, twisting bulbs, turning dials, changing batteries, and pushing buttons; able to move in confined spaces; able to repetitively lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
- The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations
Preferred Qualifications- Certification as an Anesthesia Technician
About UCSFAt UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.
Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.
Pride ValuesUCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu.
Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
OrganizationHealth
Job Code and Payroll Title008898 ANESTHESIA TCHN 2
Job CategoryTechnical & Technologist
Bargaining UnitAmerican Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)
Employee ClassCareer
Percentage100%
LocationParnassus Heights (SF), San Francisco, CA
ShiftDays, Evenings, Nights, Rotating, Weekends, Variable
Shift Length8 Hours
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