Anesthesia Technician at UPMC

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Anesthesia Supplies Management, Equipment Transport, Communication, Decontamination, Sterilization, Inventory Management, IV Setup, Monitoring Lines, Blood Sample Delivery, Diagnostic Laboratory Assays, Room Turnover, Equipment Maintenance, Difficult Airway Management, Patient Care, Surgical Support, Team Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join Our Dynamic OR Team at UPMC West Shore! Are you ready for a fast-paced, collaborative environment with endless learning opportunities? Our Operating Room team plays a critical role in patient care, and we’re looking for dedicated professionals to make an impact every day. Location: UPMC West Shore Hospital Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, rotating shifts (11:00 AM–7:30 PM & 1:30 PM–10:00 PM), weekend call every 5th weekend, and holiday call 1–2 times per year. Enjoy free on-site parking with shuttle service, hospital-provided scrubs, and a supportive team that values growth and innovation. Performs a variety of duties related to and involving the processing and preparing of room, equipment and supplies for the patients undergoing anesthetic procedures. Eligible candidates will be offered a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 based on their years of experience! **Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job titles based on their experience and education** Responsibilities: Maintains anesthesia supplies and drugs by establishing inventory levels; requisitioning supplies and drugs; restocking supply and drug inventories Efficiently transports gas machines and other anesthesia equipment and supplies to and from outside of Operating Room off-site locations. Assist with offsite anesthesia cases. Retrieves, carries, and appropriately distributes necessary medications to the Anesthesiologist, CRNA, or PA for the preparation or care of a patient for anesthesia. Effectively communicate with anesthesia and operating room staff to assure daily operating room assignments are prioritized at the start of each shift. Remains accessible in operating rooms at all times. Disassemble, decontaminate and sterilize anesthesia equipment and supplies. Report equipment problems to Chief Anesthesia Technician. Retrieve and appropriately distributes the equipment necessary to prepare a patient for anesthesia. This includes specialty equipment for invasive lines and monitoring, difficult airway, and pediatric procedures. Appropriately stocks the carts and surgical suites with the required supplies as outlined on the anesthesia surgical suite stock par list. Operate Blood Cell Saver. Participate in turning over rooms assuring minimal downtime between cases. Maintains equipment by preparing, testing, and setting up a variety of anesthetic equipment for surgical use; troubleshooting equipment for problems or repairs; performing preventative maintenance and routine cleaning. Supports the anesthesia provider by setting up IV's, central venous lines and arterial lines; assembling necessary drugs, syringes, needles; opening prepackaged sterile trays. Assist with the pre, intra and post-operative placement of invasive monitoring lines, such as arterial, venous, and PA catheters. Assists in the delivery of blood samples to the lab and retrieval of blood products. Does Point of Care (POC) diagnostic laboratory assays/testing procedures, after an initial approved competency has been completed. Maintains an adequate supply of all stock items in work room and keeps the work room clean and in an orderly condition. Assists with lines and specialty room set-ups. Assist with difficult airway management. Maintain complete and accurate records and reports. 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 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Anesthesia Technician is responsible for maintaining anesthesia supplies, transporting equipment, and assisting with the preparation and care of patients undergoing anesthesia. They also communicate effectively with the anesthesia and operating room staff to ensure smooth operations.