Anesthesia Technician - OR

Anesthesia Technician

Under the direction of the Operating Room Charge Nurse performs those tasks directly related to preparing and maintaining anesthesia supplies and the equipment for surgical cases. Assists Anesthesiologist with patient care during procedures.

Essential Functions

• At the start of shift, responsible for reviewing the daily maintenance of anesthesia supplies and equipment to ensure proper working condition
• Support Anesthesiologists when requested in Cath Lab, Labor & Delivery, and ER. Ensure anesthesia supplies and equipment are available and in working order in labor and delivery.
• Evening Tech will support evening crew as well as restock anesthesia carts and prepare OR suites for next day.
• Responsible for setting up, cleaning and turnover of anesthesia machines and cart to prepare for next procedure. Also responsible for recordkeeping in relation to work completed.
• Works with Materials Manager and medical supply to insure ordering of all anesthesia supplies and equipment.
• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.

Job Qualifications

Education

• High School graduate or equivalent

Experience

• 0-6 months operating room experience

License/Certification

• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
• Anesthesia Technician certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good communication skills with the ability to read, write and understand the English language
• Ability to work as a valued team member
• Problem identification and resolution skills
• Effective organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledgeable about current practice and compliance requirements within job role and specialty.
• Strong computer skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Basic knowledge of surgical settings/environment

Physical Demand and Working Conditions

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

C-I-CARE Standards

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $35.02 - $45.32 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.