Leon McCorkle
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dynamic Anesthesia Technician with extensive experience. Skilled in anesthetic equipment maintenance and patient positioning. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through rigorous adherence to infection control protocols and effective troubleshooting of anesthesia devices. Recognized for professionalism and swift response in urgent situations, ensuring optimal surgical outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
11.2025 - Current
- Operated and maintained anesthesia equipment to ensure functionality and safety standards.
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness while responding to urgent situations involving anesthesiology requirements or emergencies swiftly.
- Conducted routine inspections and troubleshooting of anesthesia delivery systems.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize workflow and enhance procedural efficiency.
Anesthesia Technician
CaroMont Health
Gastonia, NC
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted in preparing anesthesia equipment and supplies for surgical procedures.
- Supported anesthesia team by ensuring proper sterilization of instruments and materials.
- Learned to operate monitoring systems to track patient vitals during anesthesia administration.
- Maintained inventory of anesthesia supplies, ensuring availability for clinical needs.
Anesthesia Technician
Atrium Health
Charlotte, NC
09.2019 - 08.2025
- Participated in safety protocols, contributing to a safe surgical environment for patients and staff.
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
Anesthesia Technician (Travel Assignment)
Trustaff Travel Nursing
Seattle, WA
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Operated and maintained anesthesia equipment to ensure optimal functionality during surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with anesthesiologists to implement safe and effective anesthesia protocols tailored to patient needs.
- Developed workflows for efficient inventory management of anesthesia supplies, ensuring availability for surgical teams.
- Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
Anesthesia Technician
Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2010 - 09.2019
- Demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness while responding to urgent situations involving anesthesiology requirements or emergencies swiftly.
- Maintained a high standard of care by adhering to strict infection control guidelines when handling anesthesia equipment.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting routine inspections and troubleshooting issues with anesthesia machines and devices.
Instrument Technician
Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2005 - 07.2010
- Calibrated and maintained complex medical instruments to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and implemented effective repair solutions to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to identify instrument requirements, enhancing workflow efficiency during procedures.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for equipment handling and maintenance protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Robert B Glenn High School
Kernersville, NC06-1999
Skills
- Intubation assistance
- Anesthetic equipment maintenance
- Patient positioning
- Induction assistance
- Patient transportation
- Anesthetic machine operation
Certification
Basic Life Support Certification
Timeline
Anesthesia Technician
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
11.2025 - Current
Anesthesia Technician
CaroMont Health
10.2025 - 01.2026
Anesthesia Technician (Travel Assignment)
Trustaff Travel Nursing
11.2020 - 12.2021
Anesthesia Technician
Atrium Health
09.2019 - 08.2025
Anesthesia Technician
Wake Forest Baptist Health
08.2010 - 09.2019
Instrument Technician
Wake Forest Baptist Health
08.2005 - 07.2010
High School Diploma -
Robert B Glenn High School