ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY

Technical Standards

The prospective anesthesia technology 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 technology 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 technology 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 technology 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 technology student may be exposed to:

• Dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles.
• Radiation or electrical energy.
• Excessive noise