Anesthesia Technician
Job Summary Under general supervision, the Anesthesia Technician's 2 primary responsibility is to maintain all anesthesia service areas in readiness for use by Anesthesiologists and Anesthetists. The service areas include all operating rooms and satellite areas in which anesthesia services are provided (e.g. MRI, ICU, OB etc.). The Anesthesia Technician 2 is responsible for anesthesia equipment and supplies as described in this job description and is accountable to the Anesthesia OR Support Supervisor. The Anesthesia Technician 2 must be able to work independently and be able to make decisions and set priorities with some guidance. The Anesthesia Technician 2 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. Additionally, adherence to departmental policies and procedures, including telephone and house standards is required. The Anesthesia Technician 2 may assist Anesthesiologists with patient positioning and transport, preparation of sterile fields, placement of invasive monitoring lines, application of regional, epidural and spinal anesthesia techniques and invasive and noninvasive procedure setups. This position is located at ZSFG.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $39.40 - $49.07 (Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description The Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care at UCSF provides outstanding patient care, promotes cutting-edge basic and clinical science research, and educates the next generation of health care providers while focusing on increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization.
The Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care ranks as one of the largest departments in the School of Medicine with an annual budget of $145 million. The two largest components of the annual budget are Professional Fee Income and Extramural Funds, representing 90.4% or $132 million (including ZSFG professional fees and 6.9% or $10.1 million of the annual budget respectively. Currently, the department has over 298 Faculty members, 27 Staff Physicians, 205 Staff Employees, 6 Fellows, 90 Residents, 12 Non-Faculty Academics, 11 Post Docs, 68 CRNAs and 5 Nurse Practitioners at ZSFG.
In addition to the Moffitt-Long Hospital, very active units of the department exist at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (inpatient and outpatient, including a very active trauma service), San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center (inpatient and outpatient), Mt. Zion Medical Center (outpatient, including 23 hour stays and the Pain Management Center), Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, the UCSF Orthopedic Institute and the Benioff Children's, Betty Irene Moore Women's and Bakar Cancer (NIH-designated Cancer Center) Hospitals in the Mission Bay neighborhood.
The Department now has essential roles in patient care outside of the operating rooms, with active participation in Ambulatory Care, Acute and Chronic Pain, and in the Preoperative Clinic. Over the department's fifty-plus years of existence, the department has been at the heart of modern anesthesia's explosive growth, and to this day continues to have an enormous impact on surgical practice and the management of pain. The department's research, education, and clinical care quickly earned and have maintained reputations that are the equal or better of any institution in the world. Individual members of our faculty have had a major influence on our specialty both nationally and internationally, including NIH study sections, NIH funding, FDA and Editorial Boards. Research activities within this department are integrated with and inform clinical practice. For many years, ours has been among the top departments for NIH research funding in anesthesia in the United States.
The Department of Anesthesia provides considerable support and structure for research in general and, for research training programs, highlighted by the innovative Pathway to Scientific Independence (PSI). This program begins at the residency level, incorporating the Research Scholars Track of the Anesthesia Residency, moving through the post-residency NIH-funded T32 training grant, and faculty positions with a mentored research support, and ultimately to achieving extramurally funded, independent researcher status. Required Qualifications
- HS/GED or equivalent combination of education or experience and 6 months to 1 year previous experience as an Anesthesia Technician
- Current CPR certification
- Knowledge of medical/surgical and anesthetic terminology.
- Must have good communication skills. Ability to be clearly understood. Ability to be friendly, courteous, and work in a cooperative manner.
- Must be able to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
- Must be able to work independently with good organizational skills.
- Must be able to multitask.
- Must be able to work in urgent/stressful situations.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.
- Must have good computer skills.
- Basic mathematical skills to quickly and accurately add, subtract, divide, and multiply whole numbers and decimals manually or using a calculator.
- Must be able to see well and read in dim light. Must be able to distinguish colors on the anesthesia monitors.
- Must be able to hear and comprehend at normal conversational levels.
- Must be able to move in confined spaces.
- Must have manual dexterity to manipulate small equipment including, but not limited to, twisting bulbs, turning dials, changing batteries, and pushing buttons
- Must be able to repetitively lift up to 60 pounds, and push or pull wheeled equipment weighing up to 500 pounds on a level surface; pushing/pulling and maneuvering of the anesthesia carts requires moderate to full body force.
- Must be able to remain standing for protracted periods of time.
- Must maintain patient safety.
Preferred Qualifications
- Some college with a background in life science, medicine or related field
- Anesthesia technician certification
- Previous experience or training in related medical field e.g., EMT training/experience, sterile processing technician, central supply experience etc.
License/Certification
- Current CPR certification
About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Job Code and Payroll Title 008898 ANESTHESIA TCHN 2 Job Category Technical & Technologist Bargaining Unit American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX) Location San Francisco, CA Campus Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) Shift Days, Weekends, Variable Additional Shift Details 24 hours/week, Mo-Fri , 8-hours shift, 12 hours on weekends and holidays. |
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
May 24, 2025