Anesthesia Associate

at  UPMC

WE ARE CURRENTLY OFFERING A GENEROUS SIGN -ON BONUS FOR OUR ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES!

§ 0-1 years of experience: 2-year commitment $5,000; 3-year commitment $7,000
§ 1-2 years of experience: 2-year commitment $7,000; 3-year commitment $10,000
§ 2+ years of experience: 2-year commitment $10,000; 3-year commitment $15,000

PURPOSE:

Under supervision, performs a variety of entry level duties related to and involving the processing and preparing of room, equipment and supplies for the patients undergoing anesthetic procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Retrieves and appropriately distributes the equipment as directed to prepare a patient for anesthesia.
• Assists in turning over rooms assuring minimal downtime between cases.
• Helps maintain an adequate supply of all stock items in work room and keeps the work room clean and in an orderly condition.
• Under supervision disassembles, decontaminates and sterilizes anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Assists in stocking the carts and surgical suites with the required supplies as outlined on the anesthesia surgical suite stock par list.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months - 1 year of health care experience preferred.
• If no previous hospital or pre-hospital training, successful completion of UPMC anesthesia technician class required.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to progress to an Anesthesia Technician position within 6months to 1 year of hire.