ANESTHESIA TECHNICIAN
Length
12 Months
ScheduleThe standard classroom schedule is provided here. The clinical internship schedule will vary based on the clinical site.
Monday - Thursday
9:00am to 2:00pm
Financial AssistanceFinancial assistance may be available for this program (scholarships, training grants, payment plans, etc.). Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.
YES
Length
12 Months
ScheduleThe standard classroom schedule is provided here. The clinical internship schedule will vary based on the clinical site.
Monday - Thursday
9:00am to 2:00pm
Financial AssistanceFinancial assistance may be available for this program (scholarships, training grants, payment plans, etc.). Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.
YES
Technical Standards
The prospective anesthesia technician student must possess sufficient strength, motor coordination, and manual dexterity to:
- Prepare equipment in the operating room.
- Maintain equipment and troubleshoot as necessary.
- Test and maintain equipment prior to surgery.
- Manage operating room supply inventory.
- Prepare anesthesia drugs under the direction of the anesthesiologist.
- Connect and operate equipment that monitors patient vital signs during surgery.
- Assist with IVs and airway devices.
- Help transfer patients to post-op care rooms.
Health Standards
The prospective anesthesia technician student must:
- Demonstrate proper depth perception and color vision.
- Have appropriate upper strength, mobility, and be able to bend and twist their body.
- Be able to walk, stand, and move around the facility.
- Possess fine motor control, including proper hand/eye coordination.
- Maintain personal hygiene consistent with close personal contact associated with patient care.
The prospective anesthesia technician student must be able to consistently demonstrate emotional, mental, and physical health to:
- Work in a high-stress environment and handle life-or-death situations.
- Maintain composure while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Carry out all assigned duties.
Communication Standards
The prospective anesthesia technician student must be able to consistently demonstrate effective communication skills to:
- Speak and communicate with clarity.
- Interpret instructions furnished in oral or written form.
- Comprehend simple and complex instructions related to the use and maintenance of equipment, safety rules, and procedures.
Environmental Factors
The prospective anesthesia technician student may be exposed to:
- Dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles.
- Radiation or electrical energy.
- Excessive noise