Heart. Soul. Expertise. Thats what defines an Emory Nursing Support professional. No matter where you are in your nursing career, when you chose this distinguished profession, you chose to change lives. We are proud to be the only health system in Georgia with four Magnet- recognized hospitals: Emory University Orthopedics & Spine Hospital, Emory Saint Josephs Hospital, Emory University Hospital, and Emory Johns Creek Hospital.

Were looking for passionate nursing support professionals who are ready to join a team thats redefining quality nursing care. As integral members of high-functioning, inter-professional teams, Emory Healthcare is on the frontline of care in our hospitals and operate with a full complement of specialties and the ability to care for medically complex patients.

Weve got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else.

Are YOU ready to join us?

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Anesthesia Technician I ensures the availability of supplies for the provision of anesthesia services.
• Sets up, stocks and maintains specialty carts and machines, anesthesia agents, and IV fluids, 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. Follows federal, JCAHO, and organizational guidelines for sterile techniques and infection control.
• Provides towels and sheets used in procedural set ups. Attends in-services, seminars, or related educational programs.
• Follows quality assurance procedures in the course of daily activities.
• Assists with the training of new employees. Sets up inventories, and re-stocks specialty carts after each use.
• Maintains an adequate supply of commonly used items. Disinfecting of Equipment -- Responsibility Description: Cleans and disinfects contaminated anesthesia machine, monitor, cables and other key medical equipment.
• Minor Equipment Setup -- Responsibility Description: Attach accessories such as breathing circuit and suction to anesthesia machine. Prepare emergency airway equipment.
• Anesthesia Turnover and Stocking -- Responsibility Description: Sets up, stocks and maintains specialty carts and machines, anesthesia agents, and IV fluids, including the exchange of medication trays after each use. Inventory -- Responsibility Description: Stocks supplies and returns items to departmental storeroom upon receipt.
• Maintains an adequate supply of commonly used items.
• Anesthesia Techs may be required to stock Medications Kits/ Cassettes, trays or carts.
• Anesthesia Techs may be responsible for returning used and unused Medication kits/cassettes or trays to the pharmacy or other designated areas.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED), preferred.
• and one (1) year of healthcare related work experience or an 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.

Title, Salary: min- max/hour, The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of each level, relevant experience, skills, performance and internal. $

15.75-$23.93