Anesthesia Technician

UCSF•San Francisco, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician will be under the general supervision of the Chief of Anesthesia. In addition to routine anes tech service areas and duties, the incumbent of this position will be responsible for specialty cases such as Transplant, Spines and Cardiac - including any unusal or complex situations. Additional service areas include but are not limited to: Radiology, MRI, all pre-op and PACU facilities. Must posses and understand some medical terminology to interpret physician instruction. The Anesthesia Technician must be able to use judgement and initiative to reconginize conditions that could have potentially harmful outcomes to patient care. Works independently, and has ability to make decisions and set priorities with minimal guidance. 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 and UCSF Medical Center. Additionally, adherence to departmental policies and procedures, including telephone and house standards is required.

Requirements

Must possess and understand some medical terminology to interpret physician instruction.
Must be able to use judgment and initiative to recognize conditions that could have potentially harmful outcomes to patient care.
Works independently, and has ability to make decisions and set priorities with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

Responsible for specialty cases such as Transplant, Spines and Cardiac - including any unusual or complex situations.
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 and UCSF Medical Center.
Adherence to departmental policies and procedures, including telephone and house standards is required.