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| Sunday, August 24, 2008
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The anesthesia technician is an individual who has not met the requirements to apply for the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians national certification examination, or has met the requirements but has opted to not pursue the credentials of becoming a Certified Anesthesia Technician.
The anesthesia technician is an integral member of the anesthesia patient care team.
• Assists the licensed anesthesia providers in various settings
• Performs duties under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia providerand/or Registered Nurse (RN)
• Provides support for routine surgical cases by assisting in the preparation andmaintenance of patient equipment and anesthesia delivery systems before, duringand after anesthesia
• Performs first level maintenance on anesthesia equipment
• Cleans, sterilizes, disinfects, stocks, orders and maintains the routine anesthesia equipment and supplies
Education
The preferred entry-level education is high school diploma or GED.
Previous worke xperience may be reviewed.
Educational requirements to work in the role of an Anesthesia technician are at least a high school education. I
n some cases a two-year degree in healthcare may be required.
Competencies
The anesthesia technician demonstrates proficiency in:
• Basic life support
• Purpose, use and care of physiological monitors relating to the administration ofanesthesia
• Ethical and legal issues and responsibilities
• Biologic hazards, infection control, and standard precautions
• Fire, electrical, laser and explosion hazards in the operating room and other anesthesia related areas
• Storage, use and safe handling of bulk and cylinder gases
• Structure, function and care of all components of anesthesia delivery systems
• Sterile technique and the principals of aseptic practice
• Usage of common anesthetic gases
• Type and indications for local, monitored anesthesia care (MAC), regional andgeneral anesthesia
• Principles of purchasing and supply levels
• Communication skills
(American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians) |
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