Travel Anesthesia Technician
Oakland, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus

Job Opportunity: Anesthesia Tech

Location: Oakland, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (3/12s), variable start time between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM
• Work Setting: Operating Room
• Patient Population: Adult only
• Unit Details:

  • 14 OR suites
  • Approximately 7,500 cases per year
  • Cases run Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM, and Saturday 7 AM to 3 PM
  • Call required after hours
• Case Types:

  • Total joints and Orthopedics
  • General Surgery
  • Vascular
  • Gynecology
  • Robotics
  • Cardiac
  • Urology
  • ENT
  • Breast surgery
• Trauma Level: Not a Level 1 trauma center
• Staffing Ratio: 1 Anesthesia Tech to 4 OR suites

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician
• Anesthesia Technician experience within the last year
• At least 1 year of total travel experience
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start
• Various federal and state screenings including FACIS Level 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Sex Offender Search, OFAC Sanctions List, and Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List (as applicable)
• Education verification and transcript/diploma verification as needed
• Employment history verification covering 7 years with no gaps over 30 days
• References: 2 professional references required (Aya requirement)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, cleared for work
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to California law)

Additional Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific documents including:

  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Standards of business conduct
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Regulatory orientation
  • HIPAA agreement
  • Report of abuse acknowledgment
  • IT confidentiality statement
  • Orientation booklet and post-test
• TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Respiratory safety clearance prior to start, renewed annually (not required for some non-clinical roles)

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced Anesthesia Tech with at least 3 years in the specialty and prior travel experience. The position involves working in a busy adult operating room environment with a variety of surgical specialties. Candidates must hold required certifications and meet comprehensive background, health, and immunization requirements. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks with 12-hour shifts and variable start times in the morning.

Note: All requirements are subject to verification and must be completed prior to or shortly after the start date.