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Careers / Anesthesiologist Assistants |
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Summary Description |
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Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Anesthesia Assistant |
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Anesthesia Tech |
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Anesthesia Technician |
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Anesthesiologist Assistant |
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Anesthesiologist Assistant-Certified |
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Anesthesiologists' Assistant |
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Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Technician |
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Certified Anesthesia Technician and Technologist |
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Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant |
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Operating Room Technician |
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Oral Surgery Assistant |
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Oral Surgery Assistant-Clinical Coordinator |
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Job Tasks |
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Control anesthesia levels during procedures.
- Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment.
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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 and heart rate.
- Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
- Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
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Provide airway management interventions including tracheal intubation, fiber optics, or ventilary support.
- Implement advanced life support techniques.
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Respond to emergency situations by providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), or pediatric advanced life support (PALS).
- Treat medical emergencies.
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Administer blood, blood products, or supportive fluids.
- Administer blood or other fluids intravenously.
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Collect and document patients' pre-anesthetic health histories.
- Gather medical information from patient histories.
- Record patient medical histories.
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Assist in the provision of advanced life support techniques including those procedures using high frequency ventilation or intra-arterial cardiovascular assistance devices.
- Implement advanced life support techniques.
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Verify availability of operating room supplies, medications, and gases.
- Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
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Pretest and calibrate anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
- Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
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Monitor and document patients' progress during post-anesthesia period.
- Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
- Record patient medical histories.
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Administer anesthetic, adjuvant, or accessory drugs under the direction of an anesthesiologist.
- Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.
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Assist anesthesiologists in performing anesthetic procedures such as epidural and spinal injections.
- Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.
- Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
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Provide clinical instruction, supervision or training to staff in areas such as anesthesia practices.
- Train medical providers.
- Supervise patient care personnel.
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Assist in the application of monitoring techniques such as pulmonary artery catheterization, electroencephalographic spectral analysis, echocardiography, and evoked potentials.
- Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
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Collect samples or specimens for diagnostic testing.
- Collect biological specimens from patients.
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Participate in seminars, workshops, or other professional activities to keep abreast of developments in anesthesiology.
- Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
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Work Activities |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. |
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Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. |
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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Nature of the Work |
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Working Conditions |
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Interesting Fact |
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Danny DeVito once worked as a janitor. |
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