Anesthesia Technician

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Tech assists the anesthesiologists with the placement of patient monitoring lines and difficult intubations, as well as any other invasive or noninvasive procedures as appropriate. Responsible for maintaining, ordering, and stocking anesthesia supplies and equipment providing first line equipment maintenance, calibrations, and troubleshooting. Works closely with Anesthesia, the OR Manager, and Biomedical engineering to ensure that all equipment and supplies are within the required expiration dates, available, well maintained and clean.

Requirements

Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
Basic mathematical skills to quickly and accurately add, subtract, divide, and multiply whole numbers and decimals manually or using a calculator
Availability to rotate shifts, take call and work weekends
Ability to speak, read and follow directions in English
Basic Life Support
Certified Anesthesia Tech
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical computer software systems
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and principles of anesthesia technology
Completion of an anesthesia program from an accredited institution

Responsibilities

Assists anesthesiologists with the placement of patient monitoring lines and difficult intubations.
Assists with other invasive or noninvasive procedures as appropriate.
Maintains, orders, and stocks anesthesia supplies and equipment.
Provides first line equipment maintenance, calibrations, and troubleshooting.
Works closely with Anesthesia, the OR Manager, and Biomedical engineering to ensure equipment and supplies are within required expiration dates, available, well maintained, and clean.