Anesthesia Technician - Intermittent - General Major Surgery - VCMC

Description

Under supervision, maintains the machinery, equipment and supplies necessary for the delivery of anesthesia; assists the Anesthesiologist with the technical setup preparatory to the induction of anesthesia and performs other related duties.

The ideal candidate will excel in performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting of specialized anesthesia equipment, ensuring both optimal functionality and patient safety. They will identify and address equipment malfunctions promptly, implementing corrective actions or escalating issues as needed, all while adhering to manufacturer guidelines and safety regulations. Additionally, the candidate should have a strong understanding of equipment operation and protocols.

They will also demonstrate expertise in reviewing surgery schedules to ensure adequate equipment availability, assisting with the preparation of surgery cases, and setting up and preparing the operating room environment for various procedures. This includes cleaning, restocking anesthesia carts, turning over operating rooms, and setting up for the next case while disinfecting equipment according to policy. Moreover, the candidate should be ready to assist with staffing challenges caused by LOAs, vacation/sick leave, increased census, and resignations, ensuring seamless operational support in these critical times.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its specialization in the preparation, use, and maintenance of the supplies and equipment utilized by an Anesthesiologist. It is distinguished from Operating Room (OR) Technician in that the latter assists the surgeon by handling instruments and possesses specialized knowledge of surgical aseptic techniques.

EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Incumbents may be eligible for educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.

DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) and Santa Paula Hospital

Anesthesia Technician is represented by the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

This is an Intermittent position. An Intermittent Employee is a person employed for intermittent/temporary work on a day-to-day basis.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra-help vacancies. There is currently one (1) Intermittent vacancy at the Ventura County Medical Center.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: 9/10/24
CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs. It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensures appropriate setup of surgery cases include calibration before procedures;
• Proactively reviews surgery schedules a day ahead to ensure adequate equipment;
• Rotates as part of on call team for afterhours and weekend emergencies;
• Troubleshoots anesthesia equipment;
• Moves equipment to/from perioperative areas;
• Cleans and restocks all anesthesia carts and equipment;
• Contributes to timely OR turnover by ensuring anesthesia equipment is ready for next case;
• Manages anesthesia equipment including identification and removal of any malfunctioning equipment;
• Disinfects equipment according to policy; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE;

Any combination of education, training, and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge and abilities.

The required knowledge and abilities could typically be attained by possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or California High School Proficiency Certificate AND completion of an Anesthesia Technician training program.

Substitution: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience performing anesthesia services may substitute for the completion of an Anesthesia Technician training program.

Necessary Special Requirements:
Candidates must have a valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certificate prior to the first day of employment and maintain it thereafter.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• the machinery, equipment and supplies utilized for the provision of anesthesia
• sterile techniques, principles of asepsis, biologic hazards and standard precautions

Ability to:

• maintain and organize the anesthesia environment, equipment, and supplies to facilitate department functions
• provide peri-operative technical support to the anesthesia professional staff for delivery of safe patient care
• effectively communicate with medical health care workers and others
• provide and promote excellence in customer service for both internal and external customers
• work cooperatively with others

Supplemental Information:
Duties require frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling, and the ability to move, position and lift patients and/or equipment to perform nursing assistant duties/procedures.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at ventura.org/jobs . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - Qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - Pass/Fail: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to the written examination.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.

ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%: A job-related oral examination may be conducted to evaluate and compare participating examinees' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Examinees must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

NOTE: The selection process may consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Responses such as "See Resume" or "Refer to Resume" are not acceptable and may disqualify an applicant from further evaluation.

Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, and driving record may be required for this position.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Nathan Wood by e-mail at nathan.wood@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 677-5232.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)

(SEIU)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ,UPT, UWS

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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