Anesthesia Tech II- (Float Oakland & Walnut Creek)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY
The Anesthesia Technician’s primary responsibility is to maintain all anesthesia service areas in readiness and for use by anesthesiologists and Anesthetists. This position will cover BCH Oakland and BCH Walnut Creek supporting the anesthesia needs for both campuses. BCH Oakland has 12 operating rooms between the main hospital and outpatient center. BCH Walnut Creek outpatient center has 3 operating rooms.
The Anesthesia Technician must be able to work independently and be able to make decisions and set priorities with guidance. The Anesthesia Technician is responsible for knowledge of a compliance with all applicable infection control, health and safety policies and procedures as implemented by the department and/or work unit and the Medical Center. Additionally, adherence to departmental policies and procedures, including telephone and house standards is required. The Anesthesia Technician is responsible for supporting TJC Standards, Title 22 and NPSG. The individual is responsible for achieving efficient turn-over of rooms, maintenance of equipment and exemplary customer service. Acts as a team player at all times and fosters collegiality across all disciplines.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
of time
Essential Function (Yes/No )
Key Responsibilities
(To be completed by Supervisor)
60%
Yes
Duties and Essential Job Functions:
• Assures that proper anesthesia related equipment is available and in the correct configuration for the case
• Assures that all non-schedule medications and supplies are available for the case.
• Responds immediately to anesthesiologist’s requests during a case.
• Assists anesthesiologists in the room during critical times, including intubation and extubation.
• Documents any malfunctions in writing; describes symptoms, error codes, and circumstances leading to the failure. Properly tags and removes equipment from service.
• Demonstrates and practices principles of aseptic tech consistent w/ infection control measures
• Cleans all anesthesia equipment and restocks the anesthesia carts after each case.
• Reports any potential problems to the Assistant unit director or designee.
• Assists with inventory functions in the anesthesia workroom and satellite areas.
• Restocks anesthesia carts adhering to par levels. Restocks specialty boxes after use.
• Assures that all stocked medications and dated supplies are within the required expiration dates.
• Tracks and retrieves all loaned materials and equipment. Ensures that they are checked by Biomed prior to use.
• Cleans all anesthesia work areas and equipment adhering to the department decontamination standards.
• Maintains and handles with care a daily inventory of equipment including but not limited to: IV poles, pressure bags, IV pumps, misc. Cables and adapters, portable monitors, humidifiers, nerve stimulators, dopplers, fiber optic scopes and light sources, EEG systems, Dinamaps, oximeters, respiratory monitors, ventilators, etc. Reports malfunctioning equipment and missing items to OR Manager immediately.
• Transports lab specimens to the appropriate area and delivers results in a timely manner.
• Is familiar with anesthetic agents and cleaning substances and safety issues surrounding them.
• Assures that all charge documents and completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Other duties performed as required by OR management to meet needs of dept.

30%
Yes
Interpersonal Skills and Communication:
• Maintains patient safety and privacy at all times.
• Applies concepts of effective communication.
• Treats patients, visitors, and health care team members with respect and dignity.
• Carries out assignments as directed.
• Demonstrates cooperative and team oriented approach.
• Accepts guidance, direction, and assistance.
• Fosters cooperative effort in meeting goals of unit.
• Conveys ideas, concepts and facts related to patient care in a logical, understandable, and concise manner.
• Communicates positive and caring attitude towards unit, hospital staff, patients and visitors.
• Incorporates UCSF Medical Center mission statement philosophy into daily work.
• Communicates status of work responsibilities for breaks, lunches and change of shift using a verbal or written format.
• Utilizes unit communication systems such as staff meetings, minutes, and communication book.
• Participates in one-on-one and group discussions to resolve conflicts that inhibit effective working relationships.

10%
Yes
Accountability:
• Seeks supervision of own actions and helps identify own learning needs.
• Participates in routine evaluation process
• Maintains other requirements appropriate to area of practice.
• Starts work at scheduled time, complies with break and lunch guidelines and completes work on time.
• Follows guidelines on use of sick leave.
• Complies with dress code including appropriate identification.
• Maintains annual review and employee health requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters pertaining to patients and staff.
• Maintains flexibility in relation to room assignment, work assignment and shift schedule.
• Maintains house and telephone standards as established by UCSF Medical Center.
• Assists with orientation and staff development appropriate to job and skill level.
• Recognizes situations requiring supervision and seeks appropriate resources.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks and assignments considering department needs.
• Responsible to be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable infection control and health and safety policies and procedures as implemented by the department and/or work unit.
• Understands and uses principles of body mechanics and alignment when turning, moving and transferring patients and/or equipment.
• Assists others

100%
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• High school graduate 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.
• Knowledge of medical/surgical and anesthetic terminology.
• Ability to work independently with good organizational skills.
• Good communication skills. Ability to be clearly understood. Ability to be friendly, courteous, and work in a cooperative manner.
• The ability 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 have manual dexterity to manipulate small equipment including, but not limited to, twisting bulbs, turning dials, changing batteries, and pushing bottoms. Must be able to move in confined spaces. Must be able to repetitively lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• The ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Minimum one year relevant work experience as an Anesthesia Technician
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
• Certification as an Anesthesia Technician
• Some college with a background in the life sciences, medicine, a related field or relevant education.