Anesthesia Technician: Equipment & OR Support

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team across newborn to geriatric surgical patients. You will restock carts and ORs, perform machine checks and prepare IV and transducer sets according to protocol.

The role includes assisting the anesthesiologist during line placement and remaining available during airway emergencies, trauma, or code blue scenarios.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with basic life support certification within 90 days.
• Experience in anesthesia department or nursing assistant role preferred.
• Ability to assist with placement of lines and respond during critical events.

Responsibilities

• Arrange for provision of care for surgical patients across age groups.
• Check and restock anesthesia carts, omnicells, ORs, and machines to maintain par levels.
• Perform anesthesia machine checks and ensure equipment is functional.
• Assemble IV fluid and transducer sets for anesthesia use per protocol.
• Assist anesthesiologist with line placement and critical procedures.

Skills

Anesthesia knowledge

Equipment stocking & restocking

Assists anesthesiologist

Patient handling

Lifting and mobility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification (within 90 days)

Tools

Anesthesia machines

Omnicells

Airway equipment

Monitors and cables

Job description

Atrium Health in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team across newborn to geriatric surgical patients. You will restock carts and ORs, perform machine checks and prepare IV and transducer sets according to protocol.

The role includes assisting the anesthesiologist during line placement and remaining available during airway emergencies, trauma, or code blue scenarios.