Job 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 requiredLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) preferred
+ Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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