Anesthesia Technician - La Jolla - Per Diem - 132389

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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