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Anesthetist (2330) - Department of Public Health

San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Overview

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values diversity in its workforce. All employees work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. Application opening and deadlines: Application Opening – September 19, 2025 Application Deadline – Application filing will close on or after October 5, 2025 Compensation: $274,326 - $395,434 Annually. Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service. Recruitment ID: PBT-2330-. The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH achieves its mission through divisions including the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s complete system of care with locations across the City such as Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. Responsibilities

Under general supervision, administers various types of anesthesia to render patients insensitive to pain during operations, deliveries and other therapeutic and diagnostic measures; observes anesthetized patients for adverse reactions and takes remedial action; maintains records of anesthesia administered and condition of patient prior to and throughout anesthesia; and performs related duties as required. The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is responsible for carrying out established methods and procedures in administering anesthetics; achieving moderate economies and/or preventing moderate losses through efficient handling of equipment, materials and supplies; making responsible contacts with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff on specialized matters; preparing detailed medical and technical records relative to anesthetics administered and patients reactions. Nature of work involves sustained physical effort and manual dexterity with some exposure to health and accident hazards and disagreeable elements. Administers various types of anesthetics by inhalation, intravenous injection, epidural, spinal and block methods. Checks anesthesia machines to ensure proper functioning; checks resuscitation equipment. Assembles and maintains sterility of appropriate anesthesia equipment and administers medication to patients under anesthesia. On patient arrival to surgery: checks patient; evaluates pre-operative condition; makes entries in anesthesia record log; administers various drugs and oxygen as necessary for each operation; gives blood transfusion when clinically appropriate; monitors patient per ASA standards; discontinues anesthesia at conclusion of operation. Accompanies patient to recovery room and reports condition to receiving nurse. Maintains an accurate anesthesia narcotic record. The 2330 CRNA may perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: LICENSE: Possession of a valid permanent/temporary (including interim permit) California Registered Nurse License; AND CERTIFICATION: Valid Certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Any misrepresentation may disqualify you from this recruitment or future opportunities. Additional Information

Selection Procedures:

After application submission, qualified candidates must complete steps to advance, including Training and Experience Evaluation (Weight: 100%). Candidates that meet minimum qualifications will participate in a Training and Experience Evaluation to measure knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the job. Candidates must respond within the indicated time frame and submit the completed questionnaire as directed; responses cannot be changed once submitted. A passing score is required to continue in the process. Certification: The eligible list will use the Rule of Ten Scores. Eligible List/Score Report: After passing the exam, you will be placed on an eligible list with a score and rank. For more information, visit https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/ The duration of the eligible list is 6 months and may be extended with approval of the HR Director. Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: This is a Position Based Test (PBT) under Civil Service Rule 111A. Appeals must follow specified procedures. Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: information about the Hiring Process, Conviction History, Employee Benefits Overview, Equal Employment Opportunity, Disaster Service Workers, Reasonable Accommodation, Right to Work, Copies of Application Documents, Diversity Statement, Veterans Preference. If you have questions, contact the exam analyst at stephen.j.lee@sfdph.org or (628) 271-6838. We may use text messaging to communicate with you. The first message will ask you to opt in. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

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