Anesthesia Associate Technician

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY is seeking an Anesthesia Associate Technician to support anesthesia specialists and other technicians. Responsibilities include maintaining anesthesia machines and monitoring equipment, and assisting with airway management and invasive line placement during patient care.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectively with the healthcare team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in a health-related field (other degrees with relevant coursework considered) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning, setup, turnover, maintenance, and troubleshooting of anesthesia machines and monitoring equipment.
• Support airway management and placement of invasive lines during patient care.
• Provide technical support during urgent or emergency procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and anesthesia providers to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Skills

BLS certification

OR experience

Aseptic technique

Education

Associate's degree in health-related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Anesthesia Associate Technician supports Anesthesia Specialists and higher-level technicians in all areas where general anesthesia is administered. Responsibilities include the cleaning, setup, turnover, maintenance, and troubleshooting of anesthesia machines and physiological monitoring equipment. This role provides technical support during patient care by assisting with airway management, placement of invasive lines, and urgent or emergency procedures. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with physicians, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other members of the healthcare team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in a health-related field (other degrees with relevant coursework considered) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an operating room environment.
• Knowledge of operating room protocols and aseptic technique.
• Previous Anesthesia Technician or Anesthesia Technologist experience strongly preferred.
• EMT or Advanced EMT candidates may be considered.

Work Days

• Day and evening shifts.
• No weekends or holidays.

Message To Applicants

Recruitment Office: Human Resources