Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Anesthesia Techs
For undergraduate students interested in healthcare, Briana, an Anesthesiology Resident, suggests volunteering at hospitals or senior care homes, becoming a medical assistant or working in labs. A particularly insightful suggestion is exploring the role of an "anesthesia tech," describing them as "an invaluable part of our anesthesia team" who gain hands-on experience and learn "about anesthesia and what we do."
Healthcare, Medical, Anesthesia, Entry-Level Jobs, Volunteering
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Briana Kossbiel
Anesthesiology Resident
Academic Hospital
University of Arizona, 2016
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, 2021 - MD
Biology & Related Sciences
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Medical
Honors Student, Veteran
Video Highlights
1. Volunteer at hospitals or senior care homes
2. Become a medical assistant (MA) or patient care assistant (PCA)
3. Work as an anesthesia technician
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in the field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
Undergrads looking into medicine or any part of the healthcare field should first consider volunteering at hospitals. It can sometimes be difficult to find volunteer positions within a hospital, but there are other options.
Consider senior care homes or different caregiving physicians. You could also look into becoming a medical assistant (MA) or a patient care assistant (PCA). These roles, like the ones we have at our hospital, involve taking vitals, drawing blood, and assisting with labs.
These can be entry-level positions for undergrads. I did something similar toward the end of my undergraduate career, working in a pathology lab and in a morgue. These might be good entry-level jobs for students.
If you're specifically interested in anesthesia, I highly recommend looking into becoming an anesthesia tech. They are an invaluable part of our anesthesia team and we're lucky to have them.
Anesthesia techs help get any medications or equipment we need. They are knowledgeable about our ventilators, day-to-day operations, and how operating rooms are run. They are extremely helpful when an extra set of hands or support is needed.
They are absolutely valuable, and it's a great way to learn more about anesthesia if that's the specialty you're interested in.