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 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)
Education
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 componen.
What Does a Certified Anesthesia Technician Do?
The functions of a Certified Anesthesia Technician 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, research laboratories.
- The certified anesthesia technician must have a thorough knowledge of the set-up, operation and troubleshooting of anesthesia delivery systems, monitors, and ancillary devices.
-maintain a sufficient inventory of all equipment and supplies.
-assists the licensed anesthesia provider with patient assessments, evaluations, transport, positioning, insertion of intravenous and other invasive lines, and airway management.
