Anesthesia Technician, Expert at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Anesthesia Technology, Patient Care, Communication, Leadership, Teaching, Safety, Precision, Teamwork, Troubleshooting, Equipment Maintenance, Aseptic Technique, Mentoring, Problem-Solving, Coordination, Collaboration, Quality Improvement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Purpose: Bring your technical expertise and passion for patient care to the heart of our operating rooms! As an Expert Anesthesia Technician, you’ll play a vital role in supporting safe, effective anesthesia delivery across a range of complex and high-acuity cases. Working under the guidance of the Director and in close collaboration with anesthesiologists and CRNAs, you’ll ensure every procedure runs smoothly — from setup to close — through expert coordination of equipment, supplies, and systems. Why You’ll Love This Role: Enjoy work-life balance: Primarily Monday–Friday daylight hours, with a flexible schedule of either four 10-hour shifts or two 8-hour and two 12-hour shifts. Your day off rotates based on preference and request. Be part of a fast-paced, high-performing team supporting everything from routine surgeries to cutting-edge procedures. Take ownership as a technical expert and team resource, helping shape quality, efficiency, and patient safety every day. Enjoy a collaborative environment where your skills and problem-solving make a real impact. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and prepare anesthesia equipment, supplies, and systems for daily cases to ensure safe, reliable operation. Support the anesthesia team in complex, high-acuity procedures — including cardiothoracic, neuro, pediatric, transplant, obstetric, and trauma cases. Troubleshoot and maintain critical equipment such as invasive monitoring lines, rapid transfusion systems, and autologous blood management systems. Assist in the setup and management of advanced procedures, such as difficult airways, fetal surgeries, and ICU transfers. Serve as a day-to-day lead for anesthesia technicians — mentoring, teaching, and ensuring team readiness and quality performance. Identify and communicate equipment and system needs, partnering with leadership to improve processes and patient care outcomes. Maintain aseptic technique, prepare sterile fields, and ensure all anesthesia care areas are stocked and ready for rapid response. What You Bring: Proven expertise in anesthesia technology and hands-on experience supporting complex surgical cases. Strong communication, leadership, and teaching skills — you enjoy guiding others and taking initiative. A commitment to safety, precision, and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical environment. HS Diploma or Graduate from an accredited Anesthesia Tech school and 3 years of progressive anesthesia technician experience required OR if ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technician, HS Diploma or Graduate from an accredited Anesthesia Tech school and 2 years of progressive anesthesia technician experience required Anesthesia Technologist American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) Certification preferred. Provide accountability in one (1) or more anesthesia sub-specialties: Cardiac anesthesia (including transplant); Neurosurgery; Thoracic Lung Transplant, Transplant (Liver/Kidney), Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Trauma (General). Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

Coordinate and prepare anesthesia equipment and supplies for daily cases while supporting the anesthesia team in complex procedures. Serve as a lead for anesthesia technicians, mentoring and ensuring team readiness and quality performance.