Anesthesia Associate

Are you ready to be part of a highly skilled, tight-knit team that plays a vital role in saving lives every day? UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a full-time Anesthesia Associate to support our world-class anesthesia providers and deliver exceptional care to patients during critical moments.


What You'll Do:

• Work varied shifts - weekday evenings, weekend daylight, and nights - supporting patient care 24/7.
• Assist in Trauma and Transplant procedures, including:
  • Rapid blood infusion
  • Difficult airway assistance
  • Cell salvage and jet ventilation
  • Swan Ganz catheter and liver transplant bypass cannula assistance
  • Support anesthesia providers across all procedure areas: OR, MRI, GI Lab, Cath Lab, EP Lab, and IR suites.
  • Prepare rooms, equipment, and supplies for anesthesia procedures to ensure smooth and safe patient flow.
  • Troubleshoot critical equipment such as Anesthesia gas machines, GE B850 patient monitoring, Edwards CCO monitoring, and TEE/Ultrasound systems.
  • Maintain stock levels and organize surgical suites for quick turnaround between cases.
  • Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize anesthesia equipment and supplies.

• Be part of an elite 22-member anesthesia tech team that's essential to patient safety.
• Gain hands-on experience with advanced medical technology.
• Play a direct role in lifesaving procedures every single day.
• Work in one of Pittsburgh's most advanced surgical environments.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months - 1 year of health care experience preferred.
• If no previous hospital or pre-hospital training, Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to progress to an Anesthesia Technician position within 6months to 1 year of hire.
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• Act 34