• Anesthesia Associate

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


    Start Strong: Offering a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 to eligible hires!

     

    Are you ready to be part of a highly skilled, tight-knit team that plays a vital role in saving lives every day? UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a full-time Anesthesia Associate to support our world-class anesthesia providers and deliver exceptional care to patients during critical moments.

    What You’ll Do:

    + Work varied shifts — weekday evenings, weekend daylight, and nights — supporting patient care 24/7.

    + Assist in Trauma and Transplant procedures, including:

    + Rapid blood infusion

    + Difficult airway assistance

    + Cell salvage and jet ventilation

    + Swan Ganz catheter and liver transplant bypass cannula assistance

    + Support anesthesia providers across all procedure areas: OR, MRI, GI Lab, Cath Lab, EP Lab, and IR suites.

    + Prepare rooms, equipment, and supplies for anesthesia procedures to ensure smooth and safe patient flow.

    + Troubleshoot critical equipment such as Anesthesia gas machines, GE B850 patient monitoring, Edwards CCO monitoring, and TEE/Ultrasound systems.

    + Maintain stock levels and organize surgical suites for quick turnaround between cases.

    + Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize anesthesia equipment and supplies.

    Why Join Us:

    + Be part of an elite 22-member anesthesia tech team that’s essential to patient safety.

    + Gain hands-on experience with advanced medical technology.

    + Play a direct role in lifesaving procedures every single day.

    + Work in one of Pittsburgh’s most advanced surgical environments.

     

    _Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder, based on their individual experience and education._

     

    + High School Diploma or GED required.

    + 6 months - 1 year of health care experience preferred. If no previous hospital or pre-hospital training, must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to progress to an Anesthesia Technician position within 6 months to 1 year of hire.

    + ICU Nursing Assistant or EMT preferred.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    + Act 34

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran