Anesthesia Technician

Join the UPMC Hamot Team as an Anesthesia Technician – Where Excellence Meets Opportunity!Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for ensuring the highest standard of care in a fast-paced environment? UPMC Hamot is seeking a dedicated Anesthesia Technician to become an integral part of our renowned healthcare team. This role is perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic setting and are committed to making a difference in patient care.Why UPMC Hamot?At UPMC Hamot, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, teamwork, and the highest standards of patient care. We are committed to providing our staff with the tools and support they need to excel, and we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where professional growth and development are a priority.Why Apply?

Career Growth: At UPMC Hamot, we invest in our employees’ futures with ongoing training and opportunities for advancement.

Innovative Environment: Join a team that is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of healthcare excellence.

Supportive Team: Be a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions make a tangible difference.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a team that values expertise and dedication, apply now to join UPMC Hamot as an Anesthesia Technician. Help us continue to deliver exceptional care to our patients and make an impact in a role that truly matters.Performs a variety of duties related to and involving the processing and preparing of room, equipment and supplies for the patients undergoing anesthetic procedures.Responsibilities:

Maintains anesthesia supplies and drugs by establishing inventory levels; requisitioning supplies and drugs; restocking supply and drug inventories

Efficiently transports gas machines and other anesthesia equipment and supplies to and from outside of Operating Room off-site locations.

Assist with offsite anesthesia cases.

Retrieves, carries, and appropriately distributes necessary medications to the Anesthesiologist, CRNA, or PA for the preparation or care of a patient for anesthesia.

Effectively communicate with anesthesia and operating room staff to assure daily operating room assignments are prioritized at the start of each shift. Remains accessible in operating rooms at all times.

Disassemble, decontaminate and sterilize anesthesia equipment and supplies. Report equipment problems to Chief Anesthesia Technician.

Retrieve and appropriately distributes the equipment necessary to prepare a patient for anesthesia. This includes specialty equipment for invasive lines and monitoring, difficult airway, and pediatric procedures.

Appropriately stocks the carts and surgical suites with the required supplies as outlined on the anesthesia surgical suite stock par list.

Operate Blood Cell Saver.

Participate in turning over rooms assuring minimal downtime between cases.

Maintains equipment by preparing, testing, and setting up a variety of anesthetic equipment for surgical use; troubleshooting equipment for problems or repairs; performing preventative maintenance and routine cleaning.

Supports the anesthesia provider by setting up IV's, central venous lines and arterial lines; assembling necessary drugs, syringes, needles; opening prepackaged sterile trays.

Assist with the pre, intra and post-operative placement of invasive monitoring lines, such as arterial, venous, and PA catheters.

Assists in the delivery of blood samples to the lab and retrieval of blood products.

Does Point of Care (POC) diagnostic laboratory assays/testing procedures, after an initial approved competency has been completed.

Maintains an adequate supply of all stock items in work room and keeps the work room clean and in an orderly condition.

Assists with lines and specialty room set-ups.

Assist with difficult airway management.

Maintain complete and accurate records and reports.

High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of anesthesia, emergency/medical or related experience requiredOR Graduate from an accredited Anesthesia Tech school or program requiredLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) preferredUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran