Anesthesia Technician at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Anesthesia Equipment, Inventory Control, Communication, Patient Care, Technical Skills, Troubleshooting, IV Setup, Airway Management, Blood Product Retrieval, Point-of-Care Testing, Sterilization, Collaboration, Organization, Decontamination, Room Turnover Support, Medication Distribution

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Now Hiring: Anesthesia Technician — Join Our High-Performing OR Team! Are you energized by fast-paced environments, hands-on technical work, and being an essential part of the surgical team? Our Operating Room is looking for a skilled Anesthesia Technician to support safe, efficient, and high-quality care for patients undergoing anesthesia. In this role, you’ll be the go-to expert for preparing rooms, equipment, and supplies that keep our anesthesia service running smoothly. No two days are the same — and your impact will be felt in every case. What You’ll Do Ensure seamless anesthesia operations by: Maintaining anesthesia supplies and medications, including inventory control, restocking, and organization. Transporting gas machines and anesthesia equipment to/from OR and off-site locations. Assisting anesthesia providers with offsite cases. Retrieving and distributing medications to Anesthesiologists, CRNAs, or PAs for patient preparation. Communicating effectively with anesthesia and OR teams to prioritize room assignments and support case flow. Remaining readily available in operating rooms to assist as needed. Keep equipment safe and ready by: Disassembling, decontaminating, sterilizing, and reassembling equipment; reporting issues promptly. Preparing, testing, setting up, and maintaining anesthesia equipment; troubleshooting and performing routine cleaning. Operating the Blood Cell Saver. Supporting room turnovers to minimize downtime between cases. Support patient care and procedural success by: Preparing and stocking anesthesia carts and suites to par levels. Setting up IVs, central lines, arterial lines, and invasive monitoring equipment. Assisting with difficult airway management and specialty room setups. Transporting lab samples and retrieving blood products. Performing approved Point-of-Care (POC) testing. Maintaining clean, organized workrooms and complete, accurate records. Why You’ll Love This Role You’ll be part of a collaborative, highly skilled surgical team where your work directly enhances patient safety, OR efficiency, and clinical excellence. If you’re detail-oriented, reliable, and thrive in a dynamic clinical environment, this is the place for you. High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of anesthesia, emergency/medical or related experience required or Graduate from an accredited Anesthesia Tech school or program required Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) preferred Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Anesthesia Technician ensures seamless anesthesia operations by maintaining supplies, assisting providers, and supporting patient care. They prepare and maintain equipment, communicate with teams, and assist in various procedures to enhance surgical efficiency.