Anesthesia Technician II

Sutter Health•Fremont, CA

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician II is responsible for setting up and calibrating anesthesia equipment and supplies needed for each operation or procedure. The role supports department functionality by distributing supplies and performing equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed. The technician maintains anesthesia equipment, including ventilators, intubation scopes, laryngoscopes, and physiologic monitors, and follows applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to support privacy, safety, and optimal patient care. The position requires a completion of an Anesthesia Technician Course, a current BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider credential, and typically one year of recent relevant experience. Equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with varied shifts, an eight-hour day shift schedule, and 40 weekly hours. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekend requirements.

Requirements

Completion of an Anesthesia Technician Course; equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of a required degree or diploma.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
Typically one year of recent relevant experience.
General knowledge of anesthesia-related tools, procedures, views, and equipment.
Ability to interpret information and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team while accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Responsibilities

Set up and calibrate anesthesia equipment and supplies needed for operations and procedures.
Distribute supplies and perform equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed.
Maintain anesthesia equipment, including ventilators, intubation scopes, laryngoscopes, and physiologic monitors.
Follow local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to support privacy and safety.
Prioritize assignments and complete work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods.
Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks and interruptions.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
Use education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers.