How do they match: Anesthesiologist Assistants

  • Anesthesia Technician
  • Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Technician
  • Certified Anesthesia Technician
  • Operating Room Technician

  • Assist in the application of monitoring techniques, such as pulmonary artery catheterization, electroencephalographic spectral analysis, echocardiography, or evoked potentials.
  • Assist in the provision of advanced life support techniques including those procedures using high frequency ventilation or intra-arterial cardiovascular assistance devices.
  • Verify availability of operating room supplies, medications, and gases.

  • Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment.
  • Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation.
  • Gather medical information from patient histories.
  • Implement advanced life support techniques.
  • Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
  • Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
  • Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Train medical providers.
  • Treat medical emergencies.