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Anesthesia Technician

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Anesthesia Technician

San Francisco, CA, United States
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Job Description

The Anesthesia Technician will be under the general supervision of the Chief of Anesthesia. In addition to routine anes tech service areas and duties, the incumbent of this position will be responsible for specialty cases such as Transplant, Spines and Cardiac - including any unusal or complex situations. Additional service areas include but are not limited to: Radiology, MRI, all pre-op and PACU facilities. Must posses and understand some medical terminology to interpret physician instruction. The Anesthesia Technician must be able to use judgement and initiative to reconginize conditions that could have potentially harmful outcomes to patient care. Works independently, and has ability to make decisions and set priorities with minimal guidance. Responsible for knowledge of and compliance with all applicable infection control, health and safety policies and procedures as implemented by the department and/or work unit and UCSF Medical Center. Additionally, adherence to departmental policies and procedures, including telephone and house standards is required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Two year previous experience as an Anesthesia Technician
  • High School Diploma; or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrates competency in all service areas including cardiac and transplant services
  • Basic mathematical skills to quickly and accurately add, subtract, divide, and multiply whole numbers and decimals manually or using a calculator
  • Knowledge of medical/surgical and anesthetic terminology
  • Ability to work independently with good organizational skills
  • Good communication skills; ability to be clearly understood; ability to be friendly, courteous, and work in a cooperative manner
  • The ability to see well and read in dim light; must be able to distinguish colors on the anesthesia monitors; must have manual dexterity to manipulate small equipment including, but not limited to, twisting bulbs, turning dials, changing batteries, and pushing buttons; must be able to move in confined spaces; must be able to repetitively lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
  • The ability to orient and work at all UCSF locations

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certification as an Anesthesia Technician

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

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Job Info

  • Job Identification CONV_88279BR
  • Job Category Clinical Support Services
  • Posting Date 04/22/2026, 11:15 AM
  • Degree Level High School Graduate
  • Job Shift Variable
  • Locations 3584 1 Daniel Burnham Court, San Francisco, CA, 94109, US
  • FTE Percentage 100
  • Shift Length 8 hours
  • Campus Location 1 Pamassus Heights (SF)
  • Bargaining Unit EX
  • Employee Class Career
  • FLSA Status Non-exempt
  • Job Code and Payroll Title 008866 | ANESTHESIA TCHN 3
  • Workplace Fully On-Site
  • Employee Referral Bonus 500
  • FTE% 100

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Our team includes doctors, nurses and other health professionals, as well as many others who support their work, from accounting to food services to strategic planning.

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