Overview

At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community—and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care.

 

Anesthesia Technician - Cary Operating Room

As an Anesthesia Technician, you'll be a valued member of the perioperative team, working alongside anesthesiologists, CRNAs, nurses, and surgical staff to support safe, high-quality care before, during, and after surgery.  

 

Anesthesia Technicians are frontline members of the perioperative team who are actively involved in direct patient care and critical surgical procedures every day.

 

This role goes far beyond equipment and supply management. Anesthesia Technicians are active participants in patient care, helping ensure patients receive timely, safe, and effective treatment throughout their surgical experience.

 

What You'll Do

Direct Patient Care Support

• 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.

Clinical Equipment & Operational Support

• 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 as needed.
• Support efficient daily operations in the Operating Room and Labor & Delivery Operating Room environments.

Who You Are

• Passionate about patient care and working as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team.
• Calm and effective in fast-paced, high-acuity situations.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to patient safety and quality.
• Able to anticipate needs and adapt quickly to changing clinical situations.
• Organized and dependable with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

 

Why Join WakeMed?

As an Anesthesia Technician at WakeMed Cary Hospital, you'll work side-by-side with highly skilled clinicians in a fast-paced surgical environment where every day presents opportunities to make a direct impact on patient outcomes. Your expertise, responsiveness, and teamwork help ensure safe and exceptional care for every patient who enters the operating room. If you're looking for a hands-on clinical role where you can make a meaningful difference and be an integral part of the surgical team, we'd love to hear from you.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Not Applicable
Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Experience

6 Months Healthcare Preferred