Anesthesia Tech II- (Float Oakland & Walnut Creek)

UCSF•San Francisco, CA

9d•$44 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician maintains anesthesia service areas in readiness for use by anesthesiologists and anesthetists. This position covers BCH Oakland and BCH Walnut Creek, supporting anesthesia needs at both campuses. BCH Oakland has 12 operating rooms across the main hospital and outpatient center, and the BCH Walnut Creek outpatient center has 3 operating rooms. The technician works independently and makes decisions and sets priorities with guidance. The role requires knowledge of and compliance with applicable infection-control, health, and safety policies and procedures, as well as departmental policies and procedures, including telephone and house standards. The technician supports TJC Standards, Title 22, and NPSG, helps ensure efficient room turnover, maintains equipment, provides exemplary customer service, and contributes to collegial teamwork across disciplines.

Requirements

High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply whole numbers and decimals accurately, manually or with a calculator.
Knowledge of medical/surgical and anesthetic terminology.
Ability to work independently with good organizational skills.
Good communication skills, including the ability to be clearly understood and to work in a friendly, courteous, and cooperative manner.
Ability to see well and read in dim light, distinguish colors on anesthesia monitors, and hear and comprehend normal conversation.
Manual dexterity to manipulate small equipment, including twisting bulbs, turning dials, changing batteries, and pushing buttons.
Ability to move in confined spaces and repetitively lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
At least one year of relevant work experience as an Anesthesia Technician.
Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Nice To Haves

Certification as an Anesthesia Technician.
Some college education with a background in life sciences, medicine, a related field, or relevant education.

Responsibilities

Ensure proper anesthesia-related equipment is available and configured for each case.
Ensure non-scheduled medications and supplies are available for cases.
Respond immediately to anesthesiologists’ requests during cases.
Assist anesthesiologists in the room during critical times, including intubation and extubation.
Document equipment malfunctions, including symptoms, error codes, and circumstances; tag and remove malfunctioning equipment from service.
Use aseptic techniques consistent with infection-control measures.
Clean anesthesia equipment and restock anesthesia carts after each case.
Report potential problems to the Assistant Unit Director or designee.
Assist with inventory in the anesthesia workroom and satellite areas.
Restock anesthesia carts according to par levels and restock specialty boxes after use.
Check that stocked medications and dated supplies are within required expiration dates.
Track and retrieve loaned materials and equipment, ensuring they are checked by Biomed before use.
Clean anesthesia work areas and equipment according to departmental decontamination standards.
Maintain and carefully handle daily inventory of equipment, including IV poles, pressure bags, IV pumps, cables and adapters, portable monitors, humidifiers, nerve stimulators, Dopplers, fiber-optic scopes and light sources, EEG systems, Dinamaps, oximeters, respiratory monitors, and ventilators; immediately report malfunctioning equipment and missing items to the OR Manager.
Transport lab specimens to the appropriate area and deliver results promptly.
Understand anesthetic agents, cleaning substances, and related safety issues.
Complete charge documents accurately and promptly.
Maintain patient safety and privacy; communicate effectively and treat patients, visitors, and healthcare team members with respect and dignity.
Carry out assignments as directed, accept guidance, and contribute to cooperative, team-oriented work and unit goals.
Communicate patient-care information clearly and concisely, maintain a positive and caring attitude, and incorporate the UCSF Medical Center mission into daily work.
Communicate work status during breaks, lunches, and shift changes, and use unit communication systems such as staff meetings, minutes, and communication books.
Participate in discussions to resolve conflicts that impede effective working relationships.
Seek supervision, identify learning needs, participate in routine evaluations, and maintain requirements appropriate to the practice area.
Start work on time, follow break and lunch guidelines, complete work on time, follow sick-leave guidelines, and comply with the dress code and identification requirements.
Maintain annual review and employee health requirements and protect patient and staff confidentiality.
Remain flexible with room assignments, work assignments, and shift schedules; maintain UCSF Medical Center house and telephone standards.
Assist with orientation and staff development appropriate to job and skill level; seek appropriate resources when supervision is needed.
Organize and prioritize tasks according to department needs and comply with applicable infection-control, health, and safety policies and procedures.
Use proper body mechanics and alignment when turning, moving, or transferring patients or equipment, and assist others.
Perform other duties as required by OR management to meet departmental needs.