Anesthesia Technician

Overview Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. Emory Healthcare fuels your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. Benefits Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs and more Job Description Ensures the availability of supplies needed for anesthesia services. Sets up, stocks, and maintains specialty carts and anesthesia machines, including the exchange of medication trays. Maintains equipment and related supplies in aseptic condition. Cleans and disinfects contaminated medical equipment. Retrieves medical equipment and devices from other areas of the hospital as needed. Follows federal, Joint Commission, and organizational guidelines for sterile technique and infection control. Attends in-services, seminars, and other educational programs to maintain knowledge and skills. Adheres to quality assurance procedures during daily work activities. Assists with the training and orientation of new employees. Sets up inventory and re-stocks specialty carts after each use. Maintains adequate stock of commonly used anesthesia supplies. Cleans and disinfects anesthesia machines, monitors, cables, and other key medical equipment. Attaches accessories to anesthesia machines and prepares emergency airway equipment. Performs additional related duties as required. Work Type On-site position, working at a physical workplace and interacting with colleagues face-to-face. Minimum Required Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED). Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to follow detailed and precise instructions. Preferred Qualifications One (1) year of healthcare-related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Physical Requirements Medium Max 25lbs: 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day; 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday; Lifting 50 lbs max; frequent standing & walking and pushing and pulling; Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Environmental Factors Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste, Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, and environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr