Anesthesia Support Specialist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to join the Surgical Services team. This role provides clinical support under licensed supervision, assisting in preparing operating rooms and maintaining anesthesia equipment to ensure safe patient care.

No minimum experience required; preferred healthcare exposure and one year as an anesthesia technician. Requirements include a high school diploma and BLS within 30 days of hire, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, initiative,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• AHA Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• Experience with anesthesia equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reads operating room schedule, anticipates anesthesia equipment/needs, and prepares sites for anesthesia.
• Facilitates room turnover for cases and cleans/preps anesthesia equipment.
• Sets up, inventories, and restocks anesthesia carts and IV fluids to ensure items are available.
• Inventories and maintains supplies for the anesthesia service per demand.
• Follows sterile techniques and infection control guidelines per Joint Commission and organizational standards.
• Assists anesthesia providers in responding to critical patient care situations.
• Maintains orderly supply rooms and adheres to fire codes.
• Checks portable oxygen tanks daily and replaces as needed.
• Supports Joint Commission readiness.

Skills

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to join the Surgical Services team. This role provides clinical support under licensed supervision, assisting in preparing operating rooms and maintaining anesthesia equipment to ensure safe patient care.

No minimum experience required; preferred healthcare exposure and one year as an anesthesia technician. Requirements include a high school diploma and BLS within 30 days of hire, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, initiative,