• Anesthesia Technician, Expert

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


    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