Anesthesia Technician

3 days ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full time

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 required

    Licensure, 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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