Anesthesia Technician
About The Position
At WakeMed, the mission is to improve the health and well-being of the community by delivering outstanding, compassionate care. The Anesthesia Technician is a valued member of the perioperative team at WakeMed Cary Hospital, working alongside anesthesiologists, CRNAs, nurses, and surgical staff to support safe, high-quality care before, during, and after surgery. The role involves active participation in direct patient care and critical surgical procedures, as well as equipment and supply management. Anesthesia Technicians help ensure patients receive timely, safe, and effective treatment throughout their surgical experience. The position supports operations in the Operating Room and Labor & Delivery Operating Room environments. The successful candidate is passionate about patient care, calm and effective in fast-paced, high-acuity situations, detail-oriented, adaptable, organized, dependable, and able to communicate and work well with a multidisciplinary team. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; six months of healthcare experience is preferred.
Requirements
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of healthcare experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist anesthesia providers with intubation and extubation procedures.
- Prepare, retrieve, and hang blood products during emergency and routine surgical cases.
- Participate in emergency response efforts, including performing CPR during code situations.
- Assist with patient positioning and support surgical preparation by holding and stabilizing extremities during prepping and other procedures.
- Anticipate and respond to the needs of anesthesia providers during surgical procedures.
- Prepare, clean, test, and restock anesthesia machines, carts, monitors, and specialized equipment.
- Ensure anesthesia medications, supplies, and equipment are available and ready for use.
- Maintain inventory levels and coordinate replacement of anesthesia-related supplies.
- Troubleshoot and coordinate repair or replacement of anesthesia equipment.
- Support efficient daily operations in Operating Room and Labor & Delivery Operating Room environments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
