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Northwell

Anesthesia Specialist

Plainview, NY · On-site

$51K - $79K/yr

Shift Details Full Time, Days. 6 AM - 2 PM. Varied days, every other weekend and holidays, as ... oximeter, cell saver and rapid infusion devices and maintains all related records. * Follows ...

University of Rochester

$27.24 - $38.14/hr

Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500211 ... Participates in Cell Saver and Liver Transplant Programs, including on-call procedure. Performs set ...

Northwell Health

Anesthesia Specialist

Plainview, NY · On-site

Shift Details Full Time, Days. 6 AM - 2 PM. Varied days, every other weekend and holidays, as ... oximeter, cell saver and rapid infusion devices and maintains all related records. * Follows ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time cell saver in the United States is $21.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $27.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a full time cell saver?

A Full Time Cell Saver is a healthcare professional, often known as an autotransfusionist or cell salvage technician, who operates specialized equipment to collect, process, and return a patient’s own blood during surgical procedures. This process, called cell salvage or autotransfusion, helps reduce the need for donor blood transfusions, lowering the risk of complications and infection. Full Time Cell Savers work primarily in operating rooms, especially during surgeries where significant blood loss is expected, such as cardiac, orthopedic, or trauma surgeries. Their role is crucial in ensuring patient safety and supporting the surgical team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a full time cell saver?

To thrive as a Full Time Cell Saver, you need a solid understanding of medical terminology, blood conservation techniques, and typically a healthcare background such as a degree or certification in surgical technology or a related field. Familiarity with cell salvage devices, autotransfusion equipment, and adhering to strict sterilization protocols are essential technical requirements. Attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are important soft skills for this role. These competencies are crucial to ensure patient safety, efficient surgical procedures, and effective collaboration with surgical teams.

What are some common challenges faced by full time cell savers in a hospital setting?

Full Time Cell Savers often encounter challenges such as working under high-pressure situations in operating rooms, adapting to unpredictable surgical schedules, and maintaining strict attention to detail when operating cell salvage equipment. They must also be prepared to communicate effectively with surgical teams and quickly troubleshoot equipment issues to ensure patient safety. Flexibility and strong teamwork skills are key for managing varied caseloads and collaborating across departments.

What is the difference between Full Time Cell Saver vs Surgical Technologist?

AspectFull Time Cell SaverSurgical Technologist
CertificationsBlood Conservation Certification, CPRSurgical Technology Certification (CST)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, operating roomsOperating rooms, surgical suites
Job ResponsibilitiesPrepare and operate blood salvage equipment, assist in blood collectionPrepare operating rooms, assist surgeons, handle surgical instruments

Full Time Cell Savers focus on blood conservation during surgeries, operating specialized equipment, and ensuring blood safety. Surgical Technologists assist in surgical procedures, preparing the operating room and supporting surgical teams. While both roles work in surgical environments, their specific duties and certifications differ, making each essential in different aspects of surgical care.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Cell Saver job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $45,021 per year, or $21.6 per hour.

Anesthesia Technician

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

346th of 1,062 rated hospitals

Job description

Anesthesia Technician - Full-Time
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Join the team at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh as an 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 daylight opportunity offers a rotating schedule of two 8-hour shifts (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) and two 12-hour shifts (7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.) each week, Monday through Friday, with call responsibilities required. 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:

  • 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 required or Graduate from an accredited Anesthesia Tech school or program required
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) preferred

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  • Act 33 with renewal
  • Act 34 with renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal


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