Anesthesia Technician

Anesthesia Technician

Under supervision, to assist physicians in application of anesthesia and to calibrate, monitor, troubleshoot, clean and sterilize various anesthesia equipment. The Power of WE: Together, we can make a greater impact. Bringing better care and expanding healthcare services across the community.

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second largest public health care system in California and includes three acute care hospitals, 14 clinics and 60+ specialty and sub-specialty services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County.

Because we serve patients throughout multiple hospitals and clinics, you may have to work at different sites. We will meet any obligations we may have when this occurs.

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - SCVMC is a full-service tertiary acute care teaching hospital with 699 licensed beds providing a wide range of specialized services, including Rehabilitation, Burn, Trauma, and NICU. SCVMC was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as #6 Rehabilitation Hospital in the nation and #1 in the West and designated as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hip Fracture, and Pneumonia.

O'Connor Hospital - O'Connor Hospital (OCH) is a 358 licensed bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to residents of Santa Clara County. It was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in the county. OCH has grown significantly over the past five years in both its inpatient volume and its Emergency Department visits. Along with these volume increases other ancillary and clinical departments like imaging, lab, pharmacy, and respiratory have seen growth as well.

St. Louise Regional Hospital - Since 1989, St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH) has been caring for the residents in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical specialties. SLRH has 93 beds, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center, and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, SLRH maintains a CALSTAR 2 emergency helicopter base on the premises.

Regional Medical Center – Regional Medical Center (RMC) is a 265-bed hospital that is the main emergency healthcare provider for East San José, treating a wide range of critical and life-threatening conditions for more than 60 years. Since the SCVH integration of RMC effective 4/1/25, RMC has expanded the critical services including Level II trauma, Thrombectomy capable Stroke Center and STEMI care, and has been seeing an increased number of emergency visits and inpatient volume.

Typical Tasks

Under direction of an Anesthesiologist:

• Sets up, calibrates, operates, troubleshoots, provides general maintenance and ensures the cleaning of: pulse monitors, dopplers, gas analyzers, respirators, cardiac output monitors, alarm systems, blood gas analyzers, nerve stimulators, EKG monitors, anesthesia machines, automatic blood pressure machines, and other equipment as appropriate;
• Assists in the correct and safe positioning of the patient for the operating procedure to be performed;
• Helps the physician during induction of anesthesia as directed;
• Assists with ventilatory support in transporting patients;
• Maintains and orders stock of disposable and non-disposable items of anesthesia and equipment, including contact with vendors;
• Acts as liaison with manufacturer's representatives for sales, preventative maintenance, and repair of anesthesia equipment;
• Orders supplies, sets up and stocks anesthesia related supplies in the Operating Room and on carts;
• Adjusts calibration of transcutaneous oxygen monitors;
• Prepares and attaches heated humidifiers to the anesthesia machine;
• Sets up and assists in placement of Swanz Ganz lines which measure the pulmonary artery pressure of the patient;
• Draws blood from central venous pressure or arterial lines for laboratory testing; and
• Performs other duties as required.

Employment Standards

Sufficient training and experience to enable a candidate to acquire the following knowledge and abilities: Note: A candidate normally would acquire the qualifications for this class through graduation from high school and one year experience working, or being trained, as an anesthesia technician; or through possession of a valid license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of California. Knowledge of:

• Functions and operation of various kinds of anesthesia equipment;
• Types of anesthesia gases and medications and their application;
• Stringent aseptic techniques.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with hospital staff and physicians;
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment within the parameters of the job and the unit policies;
• Exercise good manual dexterity and mechanical ability.
• Work effectively under stress.

Benefits

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the Memorandum of Understanding/Agreement with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification. In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits The County offers robust retirement plans including a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the CalPERS pension plan. In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees.

Health Flexible Spending Account The Health Flexible Spending Account (HFSA) empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) The Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the Employee Childcare Assistance Plan, an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.

Life and AD&D The County offers life and disability benefits including Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Long-Term Disability insurance, California State Disability Insurance, and Integration with Leave. These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness The Employee Wellness Program offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement A generous Learning and Employee Development program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.