ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATE

Job ID: 7104447683
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: Variable
Facility: UPMC Presbyterian
Department: Anesth Rn Support
Location: 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA
Union Position: No
Salary Range: $ 18.8-28.86 USD

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months – 1 year of health care experience preferred. If no previous hospital or pre-hospital training, must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to progress to an Anesthesia Technician position within 6 months to 1 year of hire.
• ICU Nursing Assistant or EMT preferred.

• Work varied shifts — weekday evenings, weekend daylight, and nights — supporting patient care 24/7.
• Assist in Trauma and Transplant procedures, including:
• Rapid blood infusion
• Difficult airway assistance
• Cell salvage and jet ventilation
• Swan Ganz catheter and liver transplant bypass cannula assistance
• Support anesthesia providers across all procedure areas: OR, MRI, GI Lab, Cath Lab, EP Lab, and IR suites.
• Prepare rooms, equipment, and supplies for anesthesia procedures to ensure smooth and safe patient flow.
• Troubleshoot critical equipment such as Anesthesia gas machines, GE B850 patient monitoring, Edwards CCO monitoring, and TEE/Ultrasound systems.
• Maintain stock levels and organize surgical suites for quick turnaround between cases.
• Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize anesthesia equipment and supplies.