Anesthesia Associate Technician

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate is seeking an Anesthesia Associate Technician in Syracuse, NY. The role supports anesthesia professionals, helps maintain anesthesia machines and monitoring equipment, and assists during airway management and invasive line placement.

It requires attention to detail and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure patient safety. The position is full-time with day and evening shifts, and no weekends or holidays.

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

• Clean, setup, turnover, maintain, and troubleshoot anesthesia machines and physiological monitoring equipment.
• Provide technical support during patient care by assisting with airway management and placement of invasive lines.
• Assist with urgent or emergency procedures and collaborate with physicians, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other team members.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in a health-related field

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Anesthesia Associate Technician

• Syracuse
• Allied Health
• Full-time
• Opening on: Jul 29 2026
• CG-Operating Room
• State of New York
• TH CTS Anesthesia Associate, NSSL2
• 90571
• UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

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