How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Various (United States of America)
The Anesthesia Technician Intern is an integral part of the support of the model of care for inpatients and outpatients undergoing procedures that involve the use of anesthesia. The anesthesia tech is expected to assist with the daily operational flow to ensure Operating Room (OR) procedures have the necessary instrumentation, supplies, and equipment needed by the anesthesia team to provide safe and efficient care to patients and assist other department personnel with anesthesia support. The position requires enrollment in the Medical College of Georgia as a student and good academic standing.
Assists anesthesia staff with patient preparation for anesthesia. Prepares the room for the patient and anesthesia provider promptly and adheres to universal precautions. Prepares IV solutions and blood warmer devices for use. Clean and prepare monitors and other needed equipment in preparation for use.
Knowledge of aseptic technique, basic medical terminology, anesthesia machines. Good communication skills. Ability to take and follow directions. Ability to analyze and solve problems to meet desired outcomes. Manual dexterity to perform job functions.
Assists in the set-up and insertion of invasive monitoring lines. Ability to set up invasive monitoring equipment. Prepares I.V. fluids, invasive and noninvasive pressure transducers for use by anesthesia personnel. Install, prepare, and maintain mechanical equipment used for anesthesia machines, suction apparatus, respirators, vaporizers, mass spectrometers, blood warmers, etc.
Assist in patient transport to and from OR room as required/requested/needed. Ability to assist with the transfer of critically ill patients or, patient on ventilators.
Maintain stock in the anesthesia machine and carts per established par levels. Inform the responsible person of the need to reorder supplies.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Required Minimum Experience:
education clarification: MCG student in good academic standing. Required and
basic computer knowledge
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At Wellstar Health System, our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care, inclusive culture and world-class doctors and caregivers, Wellstar is one of the largest, most integrated healthcare systems in Georgia.
Our specialists and primary care providers work in a multidisciplinary environment with nearly 30,000 diverse team members throughout our hospitals, health parks and medical offices. Communities can also access our outpatient centers, a pediatric center, nursing centers, and hospice and home care services. We’re proud to be home to the second-largest Emergency Department in the country, as well as being the only system in Georgia operating multiple trauma centers.
We’re also known for our exceptional work culture, featured on the Great Places to Work®, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and the Seramount Best Company for Multicultural Women® lists. We continue to attract the best and the brightest in healthcare.
At a time when our industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding expectations from our patients and team members, while transforming healthcare delivery. We stand behind our values to serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice.
