OR Anesthesia Tech: Airway & Equipment Specialist

Upstate; 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

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.