Anesthesia Technician, Sr. - Nights

UPMC Mercy is hiring a full-time Anesthesia Technician to join our team on the night shift!

Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (40 hours).

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder based on their individual experience and education

Responsibilities:

• Perform Phlebotomy as requested

• Operate equipment used intraoperatively.

• Trains, mentors, and orients Anesthesia Associates or Anesthesia Students as needed

• Draw blood samples from existing intravascular lines.

• Maintain personal growth and development by participating in the in-service and continuing education programs.

• Maintain statistics as requested to support quality initiatives, reporting responsibilities, focus studies, and operational analysis.

• Input daily charging information into SMS for hospital technical billing purposes.

• Perform and evaluate thromboelastrographs (TEG).

• Operate rapid infusion pump system (RIS).

• Assist with the evaluation of new equipment and supplies. Adhere to UPMC policy when arranging for an evaluation

• Performs all responsibilities of Anesthesia Technician

• Participate in the department equipment management program according to program guidelines.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED and 3 years of experience as an anesthesia technician or a Graduate from an accredited Anesthesia Tech school and 2 years of experience as an anesthesia technician required OR if ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technician, HS Diploma and 2 years of experience as an anesthesia technician or a Graduate from an accredited Anesthesia Tech school and 1 years of experience as an anesthesia technician required

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

• Act 33 with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran