Job Description

Payroll Title:
ANESTHESIA TCHN 2 PD
Department:
LJ Anesthesia Monitoring
Hiring Pay Scale
$41.41 / Hour
Worksite:
Jacobs Medical Center
Appointment Type:
Per Diem
Appointment Percent:
20%
Union:
EX Contract
Total Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Days, 8-12 Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#132389 Anesthesia Technician - La Jolla - Per Diem

Extended Deadline: Mon 11/11/2024

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, provides support to the surgical patient and operating room team by performing standard and complex activities related to and directly involving anesthesia care. Assists with airway management, physiologic monitoring, and the placement of invasive lines. In addition, performs routine maintenance and safety checks of equipment, troubleshooting, cleaning and disinfecting equipment.

Exhibits professionalism in patient and staff interactions. Precepts, assists, and trains new Anesthesia Monitoring staff. Operates rapid infusion devices and cell saver devices in operating room. Operates TEE and Balloon Pump. Performs all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART w/in 6 months of hire date.
  • Two (2) years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician.
  • Experience working with trauma patient, cardiac devices and with Rapid Infusion Devices and Blood Salvaging Devices (Cell Saver) used in procedures.
  • Skills working with trauma, transplant, and cardiac procedures.
  • Proficient in the application, acquisition, preparation, and troubleshooting of various types of equipment required for the delivery of anesthesia care.
  • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and principles of anesthesia technology.
  • Independent judgment skills is required for rapid response to the quickly changing circumstances in the patient care environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Certified Anesthesia Technologist issued by ASATT (Cer. A.T.T.).
  • Experience with Echocardiography (TEE) and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump used in procedures.
  • Completion of a anesthesia program from an accredited institution.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

  • Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call, holidays and various locations based on business needs.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $86,464 - $86,464 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $41.41 - $41.41

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).


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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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