Cardiovascular Anesthesia Technician

4 weeks ago

San Francisco, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time

Job Summary:

The Anesthesia Technician assists the Anesthesiologist and/or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) throughout all phases of the provision of anesthesia to patients undergoing cardiac and other surgical procedures. This includes setting up for the procedure and the operation, maintenance, and servicing of all anesthesia equipment.

This role also involves various duties related to ordering and coordinating general anesthesia and pharmacy supplies, as well as maintaining professional contact with the various departments involved in providing support to the Anesthesia Department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Performs assessment of the equipment requirements for the current day and future case load, including all pressure lines, regional supplies, and various other pieces of equipment.
  • Maintains the knowledge required to maintain each piece of anesthesia equipment in a good working status.
  • Prepares and sets up all required anesthesia-related equipment, including anesthesia machine, transesophageal echo, physiologic monitors, transducers, and pediatric and adult carts.
  • Prepares invasive monitoring lines, including arterial, CVP, and PA lines, and applies monitoring devices to the patient.
  • Assists with proper positioning of the patient for invasive monitoring line insertion, introduction of spinal anesthesia, and induction of anesthesia.
  • Troubleshoots anesthesia-related equipment failures, notifying and working with Biomedical Engineering personnel when deemed appropriate.
  • Cleans all anesthesia-related equipment after each patient use, and maintains and orchestrates the laryngoscope blade and fiber optic scopes per Sterile Processing Department protocols.
  • Checks all anesthesia supply stock levels, orders necessary supplies, and restocks supplies, as needed.
  • Operates, calibrates, and performs routine maintenance on a variety of technical equipment used in the operating room, such as the Drager 6000, Drager Mobile, and MRI compatible anesthesia machines.

Requirements:

  • One to two years recent experience working as CV Anesthesia Technician required.
  • High School Diploma/GED required.
  • General Anesthesia Technician experience required.
  • Ability to maintain and service all electronic and mechanical equipment, including testing, cleaning, calibrating, setting up, and reassembling of anesthesia-related equipment.
  • Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
  • Proven record of ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other medical center personnel.
  • Ability to work flexible hours within the union guidelines.
  • Able to provide off-hour standby coverage and call for emergency surgical procedures, including CV and General.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians, preferred.
  • AA in CV Technology or related degree preferred.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse workforce.

Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws.

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