Registry Anesthesia Technician

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician ensures supplies are available for anesthesia services and prepares, stocks, and maintains specialty carts and anesthesia equipment. The role keeps equipment and related supplies aseptic, cleans and disinfects contaminated equipment, and retrieves medical equipment and devices from other hospital areas. The technician follows federal, Joint Commission, and organizational sterile-technique and infection-control guidelines, as well as quality-assurance procedures. The role also attends educational programs, assists in training new employees, maintains inventories and adequate supplies, restocks carts after use, attaches accessories to anesthesia machines, and prepares emergency airway equipment. Other related responsibilities may be assigned. This is an on-site position at a physical workplace. Work environment and physical demands may vary based on the assigned area and tasks. Environmental exposures may include blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals and fumes, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varied floor surfaces and temperatures, indoor and outdoor conditions, latex, lighting, patient-care or handling injuries, and radiation. Shift work and travel may be required. Personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be used.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Basic Life Support certification (BLS).
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to follow precise instructions.

Nice To Haves

One year of healthcare-related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure supplies are available for anesthesia services.
Set up, stock, and maintain specialty carts and machines, including exchanging medication trays.
Maintain equipment and related supplies in aseptic condition.
Clean and disinfect contaminated medical equipment, including anesthesia machines, monitors, and cables.
Retrieve medical equipment and devices from other areas of the hospital.
Follow federal, Joint Commission, and organizational guidelines for sterile techniques and infection control.
Follow quality-assurance procedures during daily activities.
Attend in-services, seminars, and related educational programs.
Assist with training new employees.
Set up inventories and restock specialty carts after each use.
Maintain an adequate supply of commonly used items.
Attach accessories to anesthesia machines and prepare emergency airway equipment.
Perform related responsibilities as required.