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Anesthesia Technician - La Jolla - Per Diem - 137852

UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Job Title Anesthesia Technician - La Jolla - Per Diem (Job ID: 137852)

Employment Details Department:

LJ Anesthesia Monitoring

Hiring Pay Scale: $43.48 / Hour

Worksite:

Jacobs Medical Center

Appointment Type:

Per Diem

Appointment Percent:

20%

Union:

EX Contract

Total Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Days, 12 Hour Shifts, Sunday - Saturday

Filing Deadline:

Sat 1/10/2026

Description Under supervision, provides support to the surgical patient and operating room team by performing standard and complex activities related to and directly involving anesthesia care. Assists with airway management, physiologic monitoring, and the placement of invasive lines. In addition, performs routine maintenance and safety checks of equipment, troubleshooting, cleaning and disinfecting equipment. Exhibits professionalism in patient and staff interactions. Precepts, assists, and trains new Anesthesia Monitoring staff. Operates rapid infusion devices and cell saver devices in operating room. Operates TEE and Balloon Pump. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months of hire date.

Two (2) years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician.

Experience working with trauma patient, cardiac devices and with Rapid Infusion Devices and Blood Salvaging Devices (Cell Saver) used in procedures.

Skills working with trauma, transplant, and cardiac procedures.

Proficient in the application, acquisition, preparation, and troubleshooting of various types of equipment required for the delivery of anesthesia care.

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and principles of anesthesia technology.

Independent judgment skills are required for rapid response to the quickly changing circumstances in the patient care environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Anesthesia Technologist issued by ASATT (Cer. A.T.T.).

Experience with Echocardiography (TEE) and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump used in procedures.

Completion of an anesthesia program from an accredited institution.

Special Conditions

Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call, holidays and various locations based on business needs.

Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $90,786 - $90,786 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $43.48 - $43.48

Additional Requirements Compliance with University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs is required. Life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Opportunity & Workplace Safety The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

About UC San Diego Health UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading‑edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics.

Application Process Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

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