Anesthesia Technologist / Cardiac Team

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

At Emory Healthcare, we inspire, reward, and foster belonging. We support your professional journey with comprehensive health benefits starting day one, student loan assistance, family-focused benefits, wellness incentives, and ongoing mentorship and leadership programs. This role involves performing advanced clinical and technical support to anesthesia providers, assisting with invasive monitoring procedures, and supporting high-acuity patient care. The Anesthesia Technologist operates, maintains, and troubleshoots complex anesthesia-related equipment, serves as a clinical resource, participates in staff training and departmental initiatives, and maintains strict adherence to safety and infection control standards in a dynamic surgical environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
Three (3) years of experience as an Anesthesia Technologist
Two (2) years of cardiac anesthesia experience
Successful competency-based evaluation
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with knowledge of medical, surgical, and anesthesia terminology
Proficiency in sterile techniques and procedures
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot anesthesia-support equipment and patient monitoring systems
Ability to systematically identify the source of equipment or process issues and restore proper operation (Troubleshooting / Problem Solving)
Knowledge of methods used to prevent or control the spread of pathogens in healthcare settings (Infection Control)
Ability to accurately use medical terminology throughout patient care documentation and communication (Medical Terminology)
Ability to use medical technology and clinical knowledge to monitor vital signs, physiological parameters, and patient health indicators to support safe and effective care (Patient Monitoring)

Responsibilities

Performs all responsibilities of Anesthesia Technologist I and II
Provides advanced clinical and technical support to anesthesia providers
Assists with invasive monitoring procedures
Supports high-acuity patient care
Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots complex anesthesia-related equipment
Serves as a clinical resource for staff members
Participates in staff training, mentoring, and departmental initiatives
Maintains strict adherence to safety and infection control standards in a dynamic surgical environment
Assists anesthesia clinicians with the insertion of invasive hemodynamic monitoring lines for patients with complex medical conditions
Assists with the setup, operation, and maintenance of advanced equipment, which may include: Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), Continuous Cardiac Output (CCO) monitoring systems
Follows established protocols for equipment inspection and maintenance
Conducts diagnostic tests on equipment to verify optimal functionality
Performs troubleshooting and corrective actions to prevent hazardous situations
Assists with the setup, operation, and maintenance of specialized systems, including: Rapid blood/fluid infusion equipment, Prostacyclin vasodilator delivery systems, Blood salvage systems
Performs daily diagnostic testing on ventilators to ensure readiness for patient use
Manages and supports patients with complex and multifaceted health conditions
Collaborates closely with anesthesia providers to address patient-specific needs
Anticipates and prepares for less predictable clinical scenarios and outcomes
Actively participates in the orientation and mentoring of new staff members
Participates in or leads departmental and facility-wide committees
Serves as a clinical resource and subject matter expert for staff
Adheres to sterile technique principles and infection control policies
Supports and maintains a safe and healthy work environment
Performs additional related duties as required