Criteria

Anesthesia Technologist

Definition

The Anesthesia Technologist is an individual who holds a current valid license issued under a national authority or board that authorizes them to practice their profession and use the title Anesthesia Technologist.

Anesthesia Technology is an allied health profession specifically focused on clinical procedures which assist the anesthesia provider in the safe and efficient care of patients.

Practice Settings

Anesthesia Technologists may provide services in a variety of settings including but not limited to;

• Operating rooms (OR)

• Catheterization Laboratory

• Emergency room (ER)

• Obstetric suites (OB)

• Endoscopy areas

• Interventional and Diagnostic Radiology (DI)

• Dental suites Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

• Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

• Ambulatory surgery suites

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Education

• Bachelor Degree in Anesthesia Technology

• B. SC in Nursing plus one-year Anesthesia Diploma from recognized Anesthesia education institute / University

  OR

• Associates Degree or 2 years Diploma in Anesthesia technology

Scope of Practice

The Anesthesia Technologist is an important member of the operating theatre team. The Anesthesia Technologist will carry out the following tasks:

• Consults Operating Room schedule to determine supply and equipment needs for procedures