Anesthesia Technician, Per Diem

Anesthesia

Per Diem

66697BR

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 (if applicable)- 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 and is accountable to the Manager of Anesthesia Support Services or OR manager. Must be able to work with the preceptor and be able to make decisions and set priorities with guidance.

The Anesthesia Technician is 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.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic mathematical skills to quickly and accurately add, subtract, divide, and multiply whole numbers and decimals manually or using a calculator
• Ability to work independently with good organizational skills
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Good communication skills
• Able to be clearly understood; able to hear and comprehend at normal conversational levels (legal issue)
• Able to see well and read in dim light
• Able to distinguish colors on the anesthesia monitors
• 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

• Less than 1 year experience

About UCSF

At 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 Values

UCSF 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

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The 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.

Job Code and Payroll Title

008899 ANESTHESIA TCHN PD

Job Category

Support Services, Technical & Technologist

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)