Job Summary:

Launch your healthcare career in one of the most exciting environments in medicine. Join our fast-paced Operating Room team as an Anesthesia Technician and Perioperative Patient Care Associate, working side-by-side with anesthesiologists, CRNAs, surgeons, nurses, and trauma teams in a nationally recognized Level 1 Trauma Center.

This is a unique opportunity to gain direct, hands-on experience in the Operating Room while supporting life-saving surgical and emergency procedures. If you are interested in healthcare, emergency medicine, anesthesia, or critical care and want meaningful clinical experience, this role provides unmatched exposure to a wide variety of complex patient situations.

What You’ll Do

As an essential member of the anesthesia team, you will help prepare and maintain a safe, efficient, and ready Operating Room environment while directly assisting anesthesia providers during procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Work side-by-side with anesthesiologists and CRNAs during surgical and emergency procedures
• Assist anesthesia providers with airway management and intubations by preparing and handing off equipment 
• Anticipate provider needs and ensure specialized equipment is immediately available for difficult airways and emergency situations
• Perform safety checks and set-up of anesthesia machines prior to every surgical case to ensure equipment is functioning properly and ready for patient care
• Restock and organize anesthesia supplies and equipment between and during surgical cases to maintain efficient workflow
• Gain experience with sterile procedures including scrubbing, gowning, and gloving techniques in the Operating Room environment
• Prepare, set up, and maintain patient monitoring equipment, breathing equipment, and other devices used to safely monitor patients during surgery
• Support on-call, weekend, and emergency coverage as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bring your clinical interest, technical aptitude, and commitment to patient care — we’ll help you grow.

• 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) CPR certification
• Demonstrated experience as part of a care team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical Assistant or LPN experience
• EMT or Advanced EMT credentials will be considered

Work Days:

Rotating Shifts, On-Call as needed, to include nights and weekends

Message to Applicants:

New York State Employee Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive starting salary of $52,000 with structured NYS pay scales
• Comprehensive NYS health, dental, and vision benefits
• NYS pension and optional retirement savings plans
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and educational support

Ready to Start Your Career in the Operating Room?

If you are motivated, eager to learn, and interested in gaining hands-on clinical experience in a high-acuity surgical environment, we encourage you to apply today and become part of our dynamic anesthesia and surgical services team.

Recruitment Office: Human Resources