Anesthesia Associate Technician

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University seeks an Anesthesia Associate Technician to support anesthesia specialists by cleaning, setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting anesthesia machines and monitoring equipment. The role provides technical support during patient care, assisting with airway management and invasive line placement during urgent procedures.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment, delivering safe,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Clean, set up, turnover, maintain, and troubleshoot anesthesia machines and physiological monitoring equipment.
• Assist with airway management and placement of invasive lines during patient care; support urgent or emergency procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree or higher in health-related field

Tools

Operating room equipment

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.