What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anesthesia Technician position at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center?
Job Description : Unlock Your Potential : Sign-On Bonus Up to $15,000!\n Join the UPMC Mercy Team as a Night Shift Anesthesia Technician!\n Are you ready to make a difference in patient care while advancing your career? UPMC Mercy is looking for a committed and enthusiastic Anesthesia Tech to join our dynamic Anesthesia department. This full-time position offers a night shift from Wednesday to Saturday, 8pm to 6 : 30am.\n Why Choose UPMC Mercy?\n\nGenerous Sign-On Bonus : Up to $15,000 based on experience and commitment\nCareer Progression : Your job title and salary will be matched to your experience and education\nWork-Life Balance : Consistent night shifts allow for flexibility in your schedule\n\n Your Next Step : Embrace this exciting opportunity to grow with a leading healthcare provider. Join us at UPMC Mercy and be part of a team that values your skills and dedication.\n Responsibilities : \n\nMaintains anesthesia supplies and drugs by establishing inventory levels; requisitioning supplies and drugs; restocking supply and drug inventories\nEfficiently transports gas machines and other anesthesia equipment and supplies to and from outside of Operating Room off-site locations.\nAssist with offsite anesthesia cases.\nRetrieves, carries, and appropriately distributes necessary medications to the Anesthesiologist, CRNA, or PA for the preparation or care of a patient for anesthesia.\nEffectively 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.\nDisassemble, decontaminate and sterilize anesthesia equipment and supplies. Report equipment problems to Chief Anesthesia Technician.\nRetrieve 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.\nAppropriately stocks the carts and surgical suites with the required supplies as outlined on the anesthesia surgical suite stock par list.\nOperate Blood Cell Saver.\nParticipate in turning over rooms assuring minimal downtime between cases.\nMaintains 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.\nSupports the anesthesia provider by setting up IV's, central venous lines and arterial lines; assembling necessary drugs, syringes, needles; opening prepackaged sterile trays.\nAssist with the pre, intra and post-operative placement of invasive monitoring lines, such as arterial, venous, and PA catheters.\nAssists in the delivery of blood samples to the lab and retrieval of blood products.\nDoes Point of Care (POC) diagnostic laboratory assays / testing procedures, after an initial approved competency has been completed.\nMaintains an adequate supply of all stock items in work room and keeps the work room clean and in an orderly condition.\nAssists with lines and specialty room set-ups.\nAssist with difficult airway management.\nMaintain complete and accurate records and reports.\n\nHigh 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\nPrior PCT or Anesthesia Tech experience is strongly preferred \n\n Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances : \n\nASATT Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) preferred\nAct 34\n\n UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
