Emory Healthcare·Atlanta, Georgia
The Anesthesia Technologist provides advanced clinical and technical support to anesthesia providers, including assisting with invasive monitoring and complex cardiac procedures. They are responsible for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of specialized anesthesia equipment while ensuring strict adherence to safety and infection control protocols.
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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 Description Performs all responsibilities of Anesthesia Technologist I and II while providing advanced clinical and technical support to anesthesia providers.
Assists with invasive monitoring procedures and 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.
Clinical Support Assists anesthesia clinicians with the insertion of invasive hemodynamic monitoring lines for patients with complex medical conditions.
Technical Equipment Support 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.
Patient Care 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.
Team Collaboration and Leadership 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.
Safety and Infection Control Adheres to sterile technique principles and infection control policies.
Supports and maintains a safe and healthy work environment.
Performs additional related duties as required.
Work Type On-site position, working at a physical workplace and collaborating directly with colleagues.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: 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.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of experience as an Anesthesia Technologist, including two years in cardiac anesthesia. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and successful competency-based evaluation are also required.
Market context
In Georgia, anesthesia technologist roles on cardiac teams are typically driven by hospital and surgical service needs, with employers looking for candidates who can support complex procedures and maintain readiness in high-acuity settings. These positions are competitive because they require both general anesthesia technologist experience and specific cardiac anesthesia background, along with BLS and a high school diploma. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to quickly compare fit, then highlight your cardiac case experience and BLS status in your application.