Purpose:
For candidates who enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, the Anesthesia Technician role offers the opportunity to play a vital part in supporting safe and efficient surgical care. Working alongside anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and surgical teams, you’ll help ensure critical equipment, supplies, and patient care areas are prepared for a successful procedure. If you're looking for a rewarding healthcare career where your contributions directly impact patient outcomes, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated hospital team.
Responsibilities:
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Support efficient operating room turnover to minimize downtime between surgical cases.
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Prepare, test, troubleshoot, clean, and maintain anesthesia equipment for clinical use.
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Decontaminate, sterilize, and restock anesthesia equipment, supplies, medications, and carts.
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Monitor inventory levels and maintain organized workrooms, stock areas, and surgical suites.
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Set up and distribute anesthesia equipment, monitoring devices, and specialty supplies for procedures.
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Assist anesthesia providers with IVs, invasive monitoring lines, airway management, and sterile procedure setup.
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Transport anesthesia machines, equipment, supplies, and medications throughout the hospital and off-site locations.
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Perform point-of-care testing and assist with blood product and specimen transport as needed.
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Operate specialized equipment, including Blood Cell Saver systems and advanced monitoring devices.
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Collaborate with anesthesia and operating room teams to prioritize workflow, support daily assignments, and ensure patient readiness.
Schedule: This position works Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4PM. This position may work in the OR, GI, OB, Cath Lab, IR, MRI, or any other required areas. May be subject to work other areas/days/shifts based on hospital needs. This position will require traveling to the Tri-State Surgery Center to pick up ordering supplies. It will be approximately 2 hours per week.
Internal Posting Dates: 8/20/26-8/27/26
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:
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ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) preferred
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
