How do they match: Anesthesiologist Assistants

  • Assist anesthesiologists in monitoring of patients, including electrocardiogram (EKG), direct arterial pressure, central venous pressure, arterial blood gas, hematocrit, or routine measurement of temperature, respiration, blood pressure or heart rate.
  • 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.
  • 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.