Nurses / technicians are an important part of the health care system and an extremely important link in the provision of health care. In cooperation with a specialist anesthesiologist, the nurse / technician forms a unique team that provides complete medical care. This topic will include the professional orientation of the nurse as an "anesthesiology nurse". In addition to the basic characteristics of anesthesiology and resuscitation as a branch of medicine that includes perioperative medicine and resuscitation, the importance of the role of the nurse / technician in the functioning of the anesthesiology team will be emphasized. The content of the theme will be supported by information on how to conduct preoperative preparation with an emphasis on the tasks performed by the anesthesia nurse / technician. Inspection of medical equipment, accessories, anesthesia machine and preparation of medicines and other consumables are a necessary factor for the successful work of the anesthesiology team. Monitoring the patient during anesthesia as well as monitoring his condition in the phase of immediate postoperative recovery after anesthesia are also one of the most important tasks and duties of the anesthesia nurse / technician. In addition, the procedure of general and local anesthesia will be described, as well as the indications and characteristics for each of them, with emphasis on the need for continuous education of all those involved in perioperative care. The anesthesiology nurse / technician plays an important role in the anesthesiology team as she contributes to improving the safety and quality of patient care.