Anesthesia Technician, Sr.

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 safe, efficient pediatric surgical and procedural care. You will work closely with anesthesia providers and the perioperative team to prepare and troubleshoot anesthesia equipment and supplies for use during procedures.

This full‑time night shift runs 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday, with three days off.

Qualifications

• ASATT certification preferred or equivalent licensure.
• Experience in anesthesia tech roles or related medical settings is preferred.
• Ability to prepare and maintain anesthesia equipment and supplies.

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 setup

Intraoperative patient support

Phlebotomy

Education

ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) or Cer.A.T.T. preferred

Tools

Rapid Infusion System (RIS)

Thromboelastography (TEG)

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.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) or ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) preferred.
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting Clearance.
• Act 33 Clearance with renewal.
• Act 34 Clearance with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.