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Anesthesia Technician

St. Joseph's Health$24.90–$34.87/hrPaterson, NJFull timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night
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This posting states $24.90–$34.87 an hour. Open anesthesia technician jobs in New Jersey post a median of $26.39 an hour, the middle half $24.71–$27.20, across 12 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Anesthesia technicians employed in New Jersey earn a median of $28.03 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Responsible for providing ancillary support to the Anesthesiologists by ensuring all equipment is functioning properly, maintained and clean. Provides and ensures the department is stocked with supplies. Provides on-call coverage for Open Heart Support.

Work requires the level of knowledge normally acquired through completion of a high school diploma or equivalent. Relevant postsecondary education in Anesthesia Technology or any related field preferred. Relevant experience preferred. Work requires the ability to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles. Work requires the ability to exchange information on factual matters, schedule appointments, greet visitors, explain Hospital policies and/or relay messages to appropriate personnel. BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required within (3) months of hire.

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits Eligibility : (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

  • Competitive salary*
  • Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
  • 403b retirement plan options with company match
  • Health & Wellness*
  • Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
  • PTO, and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • LTD : Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance Options
  • Onsite Day care Program

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency : St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

From St. Joseph's Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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