• Anesthesia Technician

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


    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