Anesthesia Technician, Sr.

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Career ladder program

Job summary

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is seeking a Senior Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesia equipment and supplies for pediatric surgical care. The role partners with anesthesia providers to ensure safe, efficient operations and patient care throughout the perioperative process.

This full-time night position offers a schedule from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday, with a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 and opportunities for career ladder advancement as you grow with a

Qualifications

• Experience as an Anesthesia Technician, Patient Care Technician, EMT, or in a medical-surgical or emergency department setting.
• Ability to prepare and maintain anesthesia equipment and supplies for safe patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and blood specimen collection as needed.
• Assist with intraoperative patient care and operate specialized anesthesia and surgical equipment.
• Draw blood samples from existing intravascular lines.
• Perform and evaluate thromboelastography (TEG) testing.
• Operate rapid infusion systems (RIS) and other advanced anesthesia support equipment.
• Support anesthesia providers by preparing, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment and supplies.
• Participate in the department’s equipment management and preventive maintenance program.
• Assist with evaluating new equipment and supplies in accordance with UPMC policies.
• Maintain accurate records, statistics, and documentation to support quality initiatives, reporting requirements, and operational analysis.
• Enter charging and billing information accurately and timely.
• Train, mentor, and orient Anesthesia Technicians, Anesthesia Associates, and students as appropriate.
• Maintain competency through continuing education, in‑service training, and professional development activities.
• Perform all responsibilities of an Anesthesia Technician.
• Adhere to departmental, hospital, and regulatory standards to promote patient safety and quality care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Anesthesia equipment

Patient care

EMT experience

Tools

TEG testing

Job description

Anesthesia Technician Senior – Full-Time Nights

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Join the team at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh as a Senior Anesthesia Technician and play a critical role in supporting safe, efficient surgical and procedural care for pediatric patients. Working closely with anesthesia providers and the perioperative team, you’ll help ensure anesthesia equipment, supplies, and technology are prepared and functioning properly to support high‑quality patient care.

This full‑time opportunity offers a night shift schedule of 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday, providing a consistent work week with three days off. UPMC offers a sign‑on bonus of up to $15,000 for eligible candidates, as well as opportunities for professional advancement through our career ladder program, which recognizes experience, skill development, and ongoing contributions to patient care excellence.

If you have experience as an Anesthesia Technician, Patient Care Technician, EMT, or in a medical‑surgical or emergency department setting and are looking to grow your career within a nationally recognized pediatric healthcare organization, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and blood specimen collection as needed.
• Assist with intraoperative patient care and operate specialized anesthesia and surgical equipment.
• Draw blood samples from existing intravascular lines.
• Perform and evaluate thromboelastography (TEG) testing.
• Operate rapid infusion systems (RIS) and other advanced anesthesia support equipment.
• Support anesthesia providers by preparing, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment and supplies.
• Participate in the department’s equipment management and preventive maintenance program.
• Assist with evaluating new equipment and supplies in accordance with UPMC policies.
• Maintain accurate records, statistics, and documentation to support quality initiatives, reporting requirements, and operational analysis.
• Enter charging and billing information accurately and timely.
• Train, mentor, and orient Anesthesia Technicians, Anesthesia Associates, and students as appropriate.
• Maintain competency through continuing education, in‑service training, and professional development activities.
• Perform all responsibilities of an Anesthesia Technician.
• Adhere to departmental, hospital, and regulatory standards to promote patient safety and quality care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.