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The anesthesia technician provides patient care in collaboration with licensed anesthesia providers by preparing the patient and assisting in monitoring the patient's condition during various ...

The anesthesia technician provides patient care in collaboration with licensed anesthesia providers by preparing the patient and assisting in monitoring the patient's condition during various ...

Anesthesia Technicians support anesthesiologists, anesthesiologist assistants, nurses and other members of anesthesia care teams. Anesthesia technicians clean, sterilize, test, calibrate and ...

The anesthesia technician provides patient care in collaboration with licensed anesthesia providers by preparing the patient and assisting in monitoring the patient's condition during various ...

The anesthesia technician provides patient care in collaboration with licensed anesthesia providers by preparing the patient and assisting in monitoring the patient's condition during various ...

The anesthesia technician provides patient care in collaboration with licensed anesthesia providers by preparing the patient and assisting in monitoring the patient's condition during various ...

Anesthesia Technicians support anesthesiologists, anesthesiologist assistants, nurses and other members of anesthesia care teams. Anesthesia technicians clean, sterilize, test, calibrate and ...

The anesthesia technician provides patient care in collaboration with licensed anesthesia providers by preparing the patient and assisting in monitoring the patient's condition during various ...

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As of Jun 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for anesthesia technicians in the United States is $54.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $41.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Anesthesia Technicians vs Surgical Technicians?

AspectAnesthesia TechniciansSurgical Technicians
CredentialsCertification often preferred, such as Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.)Certification like Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is common
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, anesthesia departmentsOperating rooms, surgical suites, hospitals
Job RoleAssist anesthesiologists with anesthesia equipment and suppliesPrepare operating rooms, assist during surgeries

While both roles support surgical teams, Anesthesia Technicians focus on anesthesia equipment and supplies, whereas Surgical Technicians assist with overall surgical procedures. Both require certifications and work in hospital operating environments, but their specific responsibilities differ.

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Infographic showing various Anesthesia Technicians job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 24% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,937 per year, or $54.8 per hour.
Anesthesia Tech II

Anesthesia Tech II

Trinity Health

Ann Arbor, MI • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day Shift
Description:
POSITION PURPOSE
Anesthesia technicians are integral members of the anesthesia patient care team who assist anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in a variety of specialized and complex invasive and non-invasive anesthesia procedures. The anesthesia technician provides patient care in collaboration with licensed anesthesia providers by preparing the patient and assisting in monitoring the patient's condition during various anesthesia procedures. They take into consideration age specific, developmental, and cultural needs of the patient. The anesthesia technician also insures the acquisition, preparation, and application of the equipment and supplies that are required for the administration of anesthesia. The anesthesia technicians have on-call responsibilities and are available to the Department of Anesthesiology 24-hours a day, seven days a week for needed technical assistance and support.
POSITION PURPOSE
Anesthesia technicians are integral members of the anesthesia patient care team who assist anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in a variety of specialized and complex invasive and non-invasive anesthesia procedures. The anesthesia technician provides patient care in collaboration with licensed anesthesia providers by preparing the patient and assisting in monitoring the patient's condition during various anesthesia procedures. They take into consideration age specific, developmental, and cultural needs of the patient. The anesthesia technician also insures the acquisition, preparation, and application of the equipment and supplies that are required for the administration of anesthesia. The anesthesia technicians have on-call responsibilities and are available to the Department of Anesthesiology 24-hours a day, seven days a week for needed technical assistance and support.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assists anesthesia professional staff as requested.
  • Anticipates need for invasive procedures according to daily OR schedule.
  • Assists in preparation and draping of patients for invasive monitoring procedures.
  • Assists and anticipates needs of anesthesiologists in invasive monitor insertion and procedures such as pulmonary artery catheter, central venous access, fiber optic intubation, and/or difficult airway situations.
  • Assists with the preparation of patients for the induction of anesthesia, including, but not limited to placement of blood pressure cuff, ECG leads, pulse oximeter, and connection of transducing devices as well as assisting with positioning of patients.
  • Performs daily checks of all anesthetizing location to insure appropriate equipment is available and functioning properly.
  • Under direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider, assists with the initiation of regional anesthesia procedures such as epidural, spinal, regional, sympathetic, or intravenous regional blocks.
  • Gains competence in ultrasound machine. Assists with ultrasound guided nerve block.
  • Under limited supervision, starts an intravenous line when requested by a licensed anesthesia provider. (If certified to do so)
  • Assists with difficult airway procedures including preparation of equipment (Fiberoptic and Glidescope), assistance with airway procedures and maintenance of equipment.
  • Assists licensed anesthesia provider with volume infusions, running rapid infusion pump, as directed during intraoperative volume resuscitation.
  • Monitors EKG, arterial line, pulmonary artery wave forms during placement of such.
  • In an emergency situation, under the direct supervision of licensed anesthesia provider, may check blood with Registered Nurse according to established policy.
  • Actively participates in emergency situations, including CPR, according to established policy.
  • Demonstrates dependability of participation in department anesthesia technician call coverage.
  • Responds to requests from staff in a timely fashion.
  • Provides technical support to the anesthesia professional staff in the pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative areas for the delivery of safe, efficient, ad cost-effective anesthesia care.
  • Maintains the availability of necessary equipment in each operating room.
  • Prepares and assembles transducer lines and equipment necessary for arterial, central venous, and pulmonary artery pressure monitoring as necessary or requested.
  • Demonstrates detailed technical knowledge and trouble-shooting ability for anesthesia delivery system, Scavenger system, gas analyzer, EKG, pulse oximeter, and rapid infusion devices.
  • Performs well under extreme pressure or life threatening emergencies.
  • Makes available, assembles, and assists with operation of specialized equipment such as humidification units, warming devices, fiber optic endoscopic equipment and rapid infusion devices.
  • Maintains and organizes the anesthesia environment, equipment, and supplies to facilitate departmental functioning.

  • Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the anesthesia work stations on a daily basis.
  • Maintains, inspects, and replaces as necessary a safe and secure sharps disposal system.
  • Maintains cleanliness of equipment cleaning area.
  • Maintains supply stock in workrooms and all anesthesia work stations in rotational status.
  • Inventories, orders, and maintains departmental supply stock consistent with department demand.
  • Maintains carbon dioxide absorbers as scheduled.
  • Recognizes and adheres to universal precautions in all clinical activities.
  • Handles equipment and items correctly to insure ever present usability and safety of supplies and materials.
  • Has knowledge of where all supplies are kept and is able to retrieve and store accordingly.
  • Reports equipment in need of repair.
  • Checks on return of equipment that has been in repair.
  • Maintains all appropriate records and logs.
  • Maintains quarterly Quality Assurance (QA) reports.
  • Performs all job duties of an anesthesia technician I.

  • Stocks operating room with all necessary anesthesia equipment and supplies.
  • Cleans all anesthesia equipment in the operating room and POCA after each procedure.
  • Cleans anesthesia machines and assures related equipment is readily available for anesthesiology personnel.
  • Interfaces with other departments in the retrieval of anesthesia equipment.
  • Retrieves used or contaminated instruments and equipment from anesthesia cases for cleaning and disinfection.
  • Restocks standardized, back-up, on-call, and heart carts according to established policy assuring that necessary and critical equipment is readily available.
  • Performs Pyxis Anesthesia Medication Refill

  • Fills medications for use by patients.
  • Reviews computer reports to determine appropriate medication levels.
  • Fills patient medication orders for Pyxis Anesthesia Carts from computer generated report. Returns unused medications to appropriate storage location.
  • Successfully complete specific training/competencies before working in advanced areas.
  • Re-stocks pharmaceutical, intravenous solutions and supplies in work areas, rotating stock as needed and removes expired medications.
  • Generates designated computer reports and operates related computer related equipment.
  • Delivers and registers non-controlled and controlled medications as well as IV Solutions and sets in the automated med-station for direct dispensing by Anesthesia, following departmental procedure, security and accountability practices.
  • Trains new Tech's, documents their progress and reports results to manager on an ongoing basis. Trains Anesthesia Tech's and assists in their evaluations.
  • Performs inspections of Pyxis Anesthesia Carts under the direction of Pharmacy as to comply with Joint Commission on accreditation of Healthcare organizations and Michigan Society of Hospital Pharmacists Guidelines.
  • Attends and participates in departmental meetings and activities.
  • Performs duties and responsibilities at all times within the framework of maintaining and improving customer and patient satisfaction.
  • Provides quality patient care by considering age specific, developmental, and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies.
  • Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, off solutions, and participates in their resolution.
  • Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
  • Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values of SJMHS.
  • Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • One year formal education preferred with background in medical terminology, health sciences, EKG class or pharmacology would be helpful.
  • 12 months related experience.
  • Hospital critical care units preferred.
  • Annual BLS certification required.
  • Certification by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians is desired.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, anesthesia providers, and other patient care personnel, often during emergency or stressful situations.
  • Analytical skills necessary in order to follow instructions, organize, and prepare anesthesia supplies and procedures, and monitor anesthesia equipment.
  • Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 100% of work time when performing technical tasks, initiating procedures and anticipating anesthesia provider's needs.
  • Ability to lift, bend, push and pull in order to move patients and large equipment. Manual dexterity is necessary to grasp, hold firmly, and assemble monitoring equipment. Ability to be on feet for prolonged periods of time.
  • Mechanical aptitude to operate a large variety of highly technical medical equipment.
  • Ability to accept delegation.
  • Practices with in a spirit of team work as evidence by professional communication skills with coworkers, assists fellow coworkers when asked, anticipates coworkers' and patients' needs before being asked.
  • Physical strength and stamina weighing up to 15 pounds several hundred feet during a shift.

Reporting Relationship: General supervision is received from manager
This document is intended to describe the generalized duties and responsibilities, the specialized job functions, and the essential requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements or reflect any accommodations made under the American's with Disability Act, the Michigan Handicapper's Act, or SJMHS's Return to Work Program
  • Assists anesthesia professional staff as requested.

  • Anticipates need for invasive procedures according to daily OR schedule.
  • Assists in preparation and draping of patients for invasive monitoring procedures.
  • Assists and anticipates needs of anesthesiologists in invasive monitor insertion and procedures such as pulmonary artery catheter, central venous access, fiber optic intubation, and/or difficult airway situations.
  • Assists with the preparation of patients for the induction of anesthesia, including, but not limited to placement of blood pressure cuff, ECG leads, pulse oximeter, and connection of transducing devices as well as assisting with positioning of patients.
  • Performs daily checks of all anesthetizing location to insure appropriate equipment is available and functioning properly.
  • Under direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider, assists with the initiation of regional anesthesia procedures such as epidural, spinal, regional, sympathetic, or intravenous regional blocks.
  • Gains competence in ultrasound machine. Assists with ultrasound guided nerve block.
  • Under limited supervision, starts an intravenous line when requested by a licensed anesthesia provider. (If certified to do so)
  • Assists with difficult airway procedures including preparation of equipment (Fiberoptic and Glidescope), assistance with airway procedures and maintenance of equipment.
  • Assists licensed anesthesia provider with volume infusions, running rapid infusion pump, as directed during intraoperative volume resuscitation.
  • Monitors EKG, arterial line, pulmonary artery wave forms during placement of such.
  • In an emergency situation, under the direct supervision of licensed anesthesia provider, may check blood with Registered Nurse according to established policy.
  • Actively participates in emergency situations, including CPR, according to established policy.
  • Demonstrates dependability of participation in department anesthesia technician call coverage.
  • Responds to requests from staff in a timely fashion.
  • Provides technical support to the anesthesia professional staff in the pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative areas for the delivery of safe, efficient, ad cost-effective anesthesia care...

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Trinity Health Ann Arbor is a 537 -bed teaching hospital located on 340 acre campus. Recognized by IBM Watson as a Top 100 Hospital and #1 Teaching Hospital, Trinity Health Ann Arbor has been a leading health care provider for more than 100 years. Trinity Health has received numerous local and national awards in recognition of our leadership, quality outcomes, and clinical excellence.

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