The Certified Anesthesia Technician is an allied healthcare professional who is an essential member of the anesthesia patient care team, as observed by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), AND the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA).
The certified anesthesia technician performs duties under the supervision of the licensed anesthesia care providers.
ASATT recommends that the candidate seeking certification should meet one of the following requirements:
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience as an anesthesia technician and high school diploma or GED
• A graduate of an ASATT two-year approved program
• A graduate of an ASATT approved program and completion of required clinical component
