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University of Southern California

Anesthesia Technician I - Surgery - Full Time 8 Hour Evenings (Non-Exempt) (Unio

University of Southern California, Glendale, California, us, 91222

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Overview

Anesthesia Technician I - Surgery - Full Time 8 Hour Evenings (Non-Exempt) (Union) at Keck Medicine of USC, Hospital, Los Angeles, California. Responsibilities

Cleans, sterilizes, disinfects, orders and stocks and maintains routine anesthesia equipment and supplies. Maintains anesthesia medications, supplies and equipment according to needs and schedules. Cleans, organizes and maintains anesthesia workroom, supplies and equipment. Prepares and maintains patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems pre, intra and post-anesthesia with consideration of age-specific issues related to patient groups. Performs basic troubleshooting for monitors and equipment and reports defective equipment and malfunctions appropriately/immediately. Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Documents and maintains preventative maintenance and quality records for equipment, supplies, and all department activities. Assists with transport of patients, laboratory specimens, and blood as necessary. Ability to travel between facilities or other treatment locations as necessary. Assists with setting up invasive and non-invasive monitoring and ventilator equipment in ORs and PACU as needed. Operates Steris machine to sterilize equipment and keeps records according to policy. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. 1 year of experience as an Anesthesia Technician in an acute care setting. Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing. Ability to work effectively with physicians, staff, and patients. Preferred Qualifications

Specialized/technical training; graduate of an American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) approved program. Certified Anesthesiology Technician (ASATT). Required Licenses/Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association. Fire Life Safety Training (LA City). If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and renewed before expiration date (required within LA City only). The hourly rate range for this position is $30.50 - $51.85. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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