Anesthesia Technician

Emory Healthcare • Atlanta, GA

14d • $22 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician ensures supplies and equipment are available and ready for anesthesia services. The role sets up, stocks, and maintains specialty carts and anesthesia machines, including exchanging medication trays; keeps equipment and supplies aseptic; and cleans and disinfects contaminated equipment. The technician retrieves equipment and devices from other hospital areas as needed, follows applicable sterile-technique and infection-control guidelines, and adheres to quality-assurance procedures. The position also supports staff training and orientation, attends educational programs, and performs related duties as required. This is an on-site position with a shift of 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure the availability of supplies needed for anesthesia services.
• Set up, stock, and maintain specialty carts and anesthesia machines, including exchanging medication trays.
• Maintain equipment and related supplies in aseptic condition.
• Clean and disinfect contaminated medical equipment, including anesthesia machines, monitors, cables, and other key equipment.
• Retrieve medical equipment and devices from other areas of the hospital as needed.
• Follow federal, Joint Commission, and organizational guidelines for sterile technique and infection control.
• Attend in-services, seminars, and other educational programs to maintain knowledge and skills.
• Adhere to quality-assurance procedures during daily work activities.
• Assist with training and orienting new employees.
• Set up inventory and restock specialty carts after each use.
• Maintain adequate stock of commonly used anesthesia supplies.
• Attach accessories to anesthesia machines and prepare emergency airway equipment.
• Perform additional related duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits that start on day one.
• Student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs.
• Family-focused benefits.
• Wellness incentives.
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED