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| Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.)
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| Sunday, August 24, 2008
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The Certified Anesthesia Technician is a technician who has successfully completed the examination requirements established by the ASATT.
The Certified Anesthesia Technician is an allied healthcarep rofessional who is an essential member of the anesthesia patient care team, as observedby the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), the American Association of NurseAnesthetists (AANA) and the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN).
The certified anesthesia technician performs duties under the supervision of the licensed anesthesia care providers.
The American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians is a member of the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA), a nationally recognized organization that establishes standards for credentialing examination programs.
The functions of a Cer.A.T. may include:
• assisting the licensed anesthesia provider in clinical settings such as: the operatingroom, obstetrics suite, interventional and/or diagnostic radiology, Postanesthesia care unit, intensive care unit , CATH LAB, emergency room , endoscopy, dental suites, ambulatory surgery suites, animal andresearch laboratories.
• demonstrating practical knowledge and expertise in all general areas ofanesthesia. The certified anesthesia technician must have a thorough knowledgeof the set-up, operation and troubleshooting of anesthesia delivery systems,monitors, and ancillary devices.
The certified anesthesia technicians will maintaina sufficient inventory of all equipment and supplies.
• being knowledgeable of all guidelines, policies and safety requirements asdetermined by all relevant regulatory and standard setting agencies ororganizations.
• possessing an understanding of anatomy and physiology as it applies to anesthesia care.
performing effectively in the areas where anesthesia is provided, assist the licensed anesthesia provider with patient assessments, evaluations, transport,positioning, insertion of intravenous and other invasive lines, and airway management.
• performing administrative duties that include:Employee scheduling, payroll, evaluations and program developmentReviewing job descriptions and service agreements
• actively participates in the development and/or administration of continuing education for the anesthesia technicians
(American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians) |
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