Division

Emory Univ Hospital

Campus Location

Atlanta, GA, 30322

Campus Location

US-GA-Atlanta

Department

EUH Anesthesia Services

Job Type

PRN / Registry

Job Number

162458

Job Category

Clinical & Nursing Support

Schedule

Other

Standard Hours

1 Hour

Hourly Minimum

USD $0.00/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint

USD $0.00/Hr.

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel 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.

We provide:

• 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

• Performs all duties of Anesthesia Technician I and II, including:

  • Set up and support of anesthesia equipment in all anesthetizing locations

  • Support for invasive hemodynamic monitoring lines

• Follows established procedures for equipment inspection.

• Tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition.

• Performs lower-level troubleshooting and takes corrective action to prevent hazardous situations.

• Ensures availability of expendable laboratory and monitoring supplies by:

  • Inspecting inventories

  • Initiating purchase requisitions

• Responds to emergency service requests after regular working hours on a rotating basis.

• Assists in transporting post-operative patients to the Intensive Care Unit.

• Follows sterile technique principles and infection control policies to maintain a healthy work environment.

• Observes safety guidelines including JCAHO and organizational standards, especially when working with electrical equipment.

Equipment Checks

• Performs daily apparatus and equipment checks.

Equipment Setup and Support

• Prepares the anesthesia machine for procedures in operating rooms and offsite areas.

• Connects pipeline gases and monitors correctly.

Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoots all anesthesia equipment, including:

  • Anesthesia machines

  • Patient monitors

  • Electronic medical records

  • Intubation equipment

  • Infusion devices

Hemodynamic Monitoring Lines

• Sets up and calibrates hemodynamic monitoring lines, including:

  • Purging lines free of air

  • Calibrating equipment before use

• Performs other related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Experience: Minimum three (3) years as an Anesthesia Technologist or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, 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 environment 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, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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 careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.

Share on your newsfeed

Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration!