ANESTHESIA TECH

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Age Specific Care
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Newborn/Neonate (birth - 30 days) *
Newborn/Neonate (birth - 30 days) proficiency*
Newborn/Neonate (birth - 30 days) frequency*
Infant (30 days - 1 year) *
Infant (30 days - 1 year) proficiency*
Infant (30 days - 1 year) frequency*
Toddler (1 - 3 years) *
Toddler (1 - 3 years) proficiency*
Toddler (1 - 3 years) frequency*
Preschooler (3 - 5 years) *
Preschooler (3 - 5 years) proficiency*
Preschooler (3 - 5 years) frequency*
School Age Child (5 - 12 years) *
School Age Child (5 - 12 years) proficiency*
School Age Child (5 - 12 years) frequency*
Adolescents (12 - 18 years) *
Adolescents (12 - 18 years) proficiency*
Adolescents (12 - 18 years) frequency*
Young Adults (18 - 39 years) *
Young Adults (18 - 39 years) proficiency*
Young Adults (18 - 39 years) frequency*
Middle Adults (39 - 64 years) *
Middle Adults (39 - 64 years) proficiency*
Middle Adults (39 - 64 years) frequency*
Older Adults (64+ years) *
Older Adults (64+ years) proficiency*
Older Adults (64+ years) frequency*
Elderly Adults (over 79+ years) *
Elderly Adults (over 79+ years) proficiency*
Elderly Adults (over 79+ years) frequency*

General Knowledge
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Proper identification of patient using at least two identifiers *
Proper identification of patient using at least two identifiers proficiency*
Proper identification of patient using at least two identifiers frequency*
Proper identification/labeling of all lab specimens/results *
Proper identification/labeling of all lab specimens/results proficiency*
Proper identification/labeling of all lab specimens/results frequency*
Participate in the pre-procedural time-out process *
Participate in the pre-procedural time-out process proficiency*
Participate in the pre-procedural time-out process frequency*
Demonstrate appropriate application of all monitoring devices *
Demonstrate appropriate application of all monitoring devices proficiency*
Demonstrate appropriate application of all monitoring devices frequency*
Implement guidelines, policies and safety requirements according to regulatory and standard setting agencies *
Implement guidelines, policies and safety requirements according to regulatory and standard setting agencies proficiency*
Implement guidelines, policies and safety requirements according to regulatory and standard setting agencies frequency*
Perform technical duties in complex clinical situations *
Perform technical duties in complex clinical situations proficiency*
Perform technical duties in complex clinical situations frequency*
Use of medical terminology as it relates to anesthesia patient care *
Use of medical terminology as it relates to anesthesia patient care proficiency*
Use of medical terminology as it relates to anesthesia patient care frequency*
Coordinate the daily routine of the technical anesthesia staff *
Coordinate the daily routine of the technical anesthesia staff proficiency*
Coordinate the daily routine of the technical anesthesia staff frequency*
Practice basic patient care related to anesthesia *
Practice basic patient care related to anesthesia proficiency*
Practice basic patient care related to anesthesia frequency*
Recognize scope of practice and limitations as a Certified Anesthesia Technician *
Recognize scope of practice and limitations as a Certified Anesthesia Technician proficiency*
Recognize scope of practice and limitations as a Certified Anesthesia Technician frequency*
Prioritize tasks related to role and function *
Prioritize tasks related to role and function proficiency*
Prioritize tasks related to role and function frequency*
Delegate responsibilities to other members of the anesthesia team *
Delegate responsibilities to other members of the anesthesia team proficiency*
Delegate responsibilities to other members of the anesthesia team frequency*
Adhere to professional standards to uphold patient rights and confidentiality *
Adhere to professional standards to uphold patient rights and confidentiality proficiency*
Adhere to professional standards to uphold patient rights and confidentiality frequency*
Perform administrative duties such as evaluations and program development *
Perform administrative duties such as evaluations and program development proficiency*
Perform administrative duties such as evaluations and program development frequency*
Participate in continuing education development for the Certified Anesthesia Technician *
Participate in continuing education development for the Certified Anesthesia Technician proficiency*
Participate in continuing education development for the Certified Anesthesia Technician frequency*
Implement safety procedures and principles related to fire safety and infection control *
Implement safety procedures and principles related to fire safety and infection control proficiency*
Implement safety procedures and principles related to fire safety and infection control frequency*
Provide for safe environment related to electrical equipment in the OR *
Provide for safe environment related to electrical equipment in the OR proficiency*
Provide for safe environment related to electrical equipment in the OR frequency*
Locate supplies in Anesthesia workroom *
Locate supplies in Anesthesia workroom proficiency*
Locate supplies in Anesthesia workroom frequency*
Identify Anesthesia Specialty carts storage location *
Identify Anesthesia Specialty carts storage location proficiency*
Identify Anesthesia Specialty carts storage location frequency*
Perform inventory of equipment and supplies *
Perform inventory of equipment and supplies proficiency*
Perform inventory of equipment and supplies frequency*
Setup anesthesia supplies and equipment for the first case *
Setup anesthesia supplies and equipment for the first case proficiency*
Setup anesthesia supplies and equipment for the first case frequency*
Room turnover Procedures *
Room turnover Procedures proficiency*
Room turnover Procedures frequency*
Troubleshoot all anesthesia delivery systems, monitors, and ancillary devices *
Troubleshoot all anesthesia delivery systems, monitors, and ancillary devices proficiency*
Troubleshoot all anesthesia delivery systems, monitors, and ancillary devices frequency*
Participate in Quality Assurance related to providing anesthesia care *
Participate in Quality Assurance related to providing anesthesia care proficiency*
Participate in Quality Assurance related to providing anesthesia care frequency*
Maintain quality control records for the anesthesia department *
Maintain quality control records for the anesthesia department proficiency*
Maintain quality control records for the anesthesia department frequency*
Participate in equipment training programs regarding anesthesia equipment usage and troubleshooting *
Participate in equipment training programs regarding anesthesia equipment usage and troubleshooting proficiency*
Participate in equipment training programs regarding anesthesia equipment usage and troubleshooting frequency*

Anatomy & Physiological Components
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Recognize normal physiologic and laboratory values associated with the administration of anesthesia *
Recognize normal physiologic and laboratory values associated with the administration of anesthesia proficiency*
Recognize normal physiologic and laboratory values associated with the administration of anesthesia frequency*
Recognize correlation between physiology and anesthesia care *
Recognize correlation between physiology and anesthesia care proficiency*
Recognize correlation between physiology and anesthesia care frequency*
Recognize function of and understand basic anatomy related to the musculoskeletal system *
Recognize function of and understand basic anatomy related to the musculoskeletal system proficiency*
Recognize function of and understand basic anatomy related to the musculoskeletal system frequency*
Recognize function of and understand basic anatomy related to the nervous system *
Recognize function of and understand basic anatomy related to the nervous system proficiency*
Recognize function of and understand basic anatomy related to the nervous system frequency*
Recognize function of and understand basic anatomy related to the respiratory system *
Recognize function of and understand basic anatomy related to the respiratory system proficiency*
Recognize function of and understand basic anatomy related to the respiratory system frequency*
Recognize function of and understand basic Anatomy related to the vascular system *
Recognize function of and understand basic Anatomy related to the vascular system proficiency*
Recognize function of and understand basic Anatomy related to the vascular system frequency*

Equipment - Airway Management:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Emergency intubation kits *
Emergency intubation kits proficiency*
Emergency intubation kits frequency*
Fiberoptic bronchoscopes *
Fiberoptic bronchoscopes proficiency*
Fiberoptic bronchoscopes frequency*
Light wand *
Light wand proficiency*
Light wand frequency*
Emergency cricothyrotomy catheter sets *
Emergency cricothyrotomy catheter sets proficiency*
Emergency cricothyrotomy catheter sets frequency*
COPA *
COPA proficiency*
COPA frequency*

Equipment - Types of Airways:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Nasal *
Nasal proficiency*
Nasal frequency*
Oral *
Oral proficiency*
Oral frequency*
Cuffed Endotracheal tubes *
Cuffed Endotracheal tubes proficiency*
Cuffed Endotracheal tubes frequency*
Uncuffed Endotracheal tubes *
Uncuffed Endotracheal tubes proficiency*
Uncuffed Endotracheal tubes frequency*
Double lumen endobronchial tube *
Double lumen endobronchial tube proficiency*
Double lumen endobronchial tube frequency*
Flexibend Endotracheal tubes *
Flexibend Endotracheal tubes proficiency*
Flexibend Endotracheal tubes frequency*
RAE (nasal and oral) Endotracheal tubes *
RAE (nasal and oral) Endotracheal tubes proficiency*
RAE (nasal and oral) Endotracheal tubes frequency*
Red rubber Endotracheal tubes *
Red rubber Endotracheal tubes proficiency*
Red rubber Endotracheal tubes frequency*
Reinforced Endotracheal tubes *
Reinforced Endotracheal tubes proficiency*
Reinforced Endotracheal tubes frequency*
Laser tube Endotracheal tubes *
Laser tube Endotracheal tubes proficiency*
Laser tube Endotracheal tubes frequency*
LMA *
LMA proficiency*
LMA frequency*

Equipment - Identification of:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Emergency infusion device *
Emergency infusion device proficiency*
Emergency infusion device frequency*
Internal jugular kits *
Internal jugular kits proficiency*
Internal jugular kits frequency*
IV catheters *
IV catheters proficiency*
IV catheters frequency*
IV fluid/blood administration sets *
IV fluid/blood administration sets proficiency*
IV fluid/blood administration sets frequency*
Percutaneous introducer *
Percutaneous introducer proficiency*
Percutaneous introducer frequency*
Radial artery catheters *
Radial artery catheters proficiency*
Radial artery catheters frequency*
Swan-Ganz *
Swan-Ganz proficiency*
Swan-Ganz frequency*
Vascular access kits *
Vascular access kits proficiency*
Vascular access kits frequency*

Equipment - Set Up:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Hotline fluid warmer w/label *
Hotline fluid warmer w/label proficiency*
Hotline fluid warmer w/label frequency*
Level 2 Rapid Infuser *
Level 2 Rapid Infuser proficiency*
Level 2 Rapid Infuser frequency*
Assemble, disassemble and clean Intubation Scope *
Assemble, disassemble and clean Intubation Scope proficiency*
Assemble, disassemble and clean Intubation Scope frequency*
BIS monitor(Bispectral Index Monitor) *
BIS monitor(Bispectral Index Monitor) proficiency*
BIS monitor(Bispectral Index Monitor) frequency*
Breathing circuits and masks *
Breathing circuits and masks proficiency*
Breathing circuits and masks frequency*
Breathing circuit leak test *
Breathing circuit leak test proficiency*
Breathing circuit leak test frequency*
Disassemble/reassemble absorber for cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing as appropriate *
Disassemble/reassemble absorber for cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing as appropriate proficiency*
Disassemble/reassemble absorber for cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing as appropriate frequency*
ET tube *
ET tube proficiency*
ET tube frequency*
Glucometer *
Glucometer proficiency*
Glucometer frequency*
Laryngoscope blades *
Laryngoscope blades proficiency*
Laryngoscope blades frequency*
O2 transport and emergency ventilation systems *
O2 transport and emergency ventilation systems proficiency*
O2 transport and emergency ventilation systems frequency*
Set up heater/humidifier circuit on anesthesia machine *
Set up heater/humidifier circuit on anesthesia machine proficiency*
Set up heater/humidifier circuit on anesthesia machine frequency*
Self-inflating resuscitation bag *
Self-inflating resuscitation bag proficiency*
Self-inflating resuscitation bag frequency*
Tracheal intubation *
Tracheal intubation proficiency*
Tracheal intubation frequency*
Trans-tracheal jet ventilation device *
Lithotripsy proficiency*
Trans-tracheal jet ventilation device frequency*
Confirm the presence of suction apparatus/equipment *
Confirm the presence of suction apparatus/equipment proficiency*
Confirm the presence of suction apparatus/equipment frequency*
Zero & Calibrate all equipment and devices, as appropriate *
Zero & Calibrate all equipment and devices, as appropriate proficiency*
Zero & Calibrate all equipment and devices, as appropriate frequency*

Equipment - Set-Up IV and Pressure Lines:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Arterial *
Arterial proficiency*
Arterial frequency*
Central venous *
Central venous proficiency*
Central venous frequency*
Intracranial pressure (ICP) *
Intracranial pressure (ICP) proficiency*
Intracranial pressure (ICP) frequency*
Pulmonary arterial line *
Pulmonary arterial line proficiency*
Pulmonary arterial line frequency*

Equipment - Set-Up and/ or Calibrate:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Auto-transfusion reservoirs *
Auto-transfusion reservoirs proficiency*
Auto-transfusion reservoirs frequency*
Blood pressure monitors *
Blood pressure monitors proficiency*
Blood pressure monitors frequency*
Blood warmers *
Blood warmers proficiency*
Blood warmers frequency*
Capnography equipment *
Capnography equipment proficiency*
Capnography equipment frequency*
Doppler equipment *
Doppler equipment proficiency*
Doppler equipment frequency*
ECG *
ECG proficiency*
ECG frequency*
Infusion pumps *
Infusion pumps proficiency*
Infusion pumps frequency*
Non-invasive monitoring *
Non-invasive monitoring proficiency*
Non-invasive monitoring frequency*
Intra-operative EEG equipment *
Intra-operative EEG equipment proficiency*
Intra-operative EEG equipment frequency*
Invasive lines *
Invasive lines proficiency*
Invasive lines frequency*
Precordial stethoscope *
Precordial stethoscope proficiency*
Precordial stethoscope frequency*
Pressure transducers *
Pressure transducers proficiency*
Pressure transducers frequency*
Pulse oximeter *
Pulse oximeter proficiency*
Pulse oximeter frequency*
SVO2 *
SVO2 proficiency*
SVO2 frequency*
Transport monitor *
Transport monitor proficiency*
Transport monitor frequency*
Temperature monitor *
Temperature monitor proficiency*
Temperature monitor frequency*
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) *
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) proficiency*
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) frequency*

Equipment - Perform Inventory of:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Equipment - Perform Inventory of: *
Equipment - Perform Inventory of: proficiency*
Equipment - Perform Inventory of: frequency*
Difficult Airway Cart *
Difficult Airway Cart proficiency*
Difficult Airway Cart frequency*
Malignant Hyperthermia Cart *
Malignant Hyperthermia Cart proficiency*
Malignant Hyperthermia Cart frequency*
Pediatric Anesthesia Cart *
Pediatric Anesthesia Cart proficiency*
Pediatric Anesthesia Cart frequency*
Lining Carts (annex) *
Lining Carts (annex) proficiency*
Lining Carts (annex) frequency*
Heart/ AAA Anesthesia Cart *
Heart/ AAA Anesthesia Cart proficiency*
Heart/ AAA Anesthesia Cart frequency*
Exchange of Anesthesia Care Process Flow *
Exchange of Anesthesia Care Process Flow proficiency*
Exchange of Anesthesia Care Process Flow frequency*

Infection Control
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Dispose of contaminated materials in accordance with facility protocols *
Dispose of contaminated materials in accordance with facility protocols proficiency*
Dispose of contaminated materials in accordance with facility protocols frequency*
Clean, sterilize and perform high-level disinfecting of all reusable items (excluding disassembly and reassembly) *
Clean, sterilize and perform high-level disinfecting of all reusable items (excluding disassembly and reassembly) proficiency*
Clean, sterilize and perform high-level disinfecting of all reusable items (excluding disassembly and reassembly) frequency*
Arterial line insertion *
Arterial line insertion proficiency*
Arterial line insertion frequency*
Central line insertion *
Central line insertion proficiency*
Central line insertion frequency*
Swan-Ganz line insertion *
Swan-Ganz line insertion proficiency*
Swan-Ganz line insertion frequency*
Cleaning of equipment *
Cleaning of equipment proficiency*
Cleaning of equipment frequency*
High-level disinfecting of equipment *
High-level disinfecting of equipment proficiency*
High-level disinfecting of equipment frequency*
Sterilization of equipment *
Sterilization of equipment proficiency*
Sterilization of equipment frequency*
Perform sterilization w/ Ethylene oxide *
Perform sterilization w/ Ethylene oxide proficiency*
Perform sterilization w/ Ethylene oxide frequency*
Perform sterilization w/ Gamma radiation *
Perform sterilization w/ Gamma radiation proficiency*
Perform sterilization w/ Gamma radiation frequency*
Perform sterilization w/ Glutaraldehyde *
Perform sterilization w/ Glutaraldehyde proficiency*
Perform sterilization w/ Glutaraldehyde frequency*
Perform sterilization w/ Steam *
Perform sterilization w/ Steam proficiency*
Perform sterilization w/ Steam frequency*

Procedures
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Assist Anesthesia Provider: Patient Assessments *
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Patient Assessments proficiency*
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Patient Assessments frequency*
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Patient Evaluations *
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Patient Evaluations proficiency*
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Patient Evaluations frequency*
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Patient Transport *
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Patient Transport proficiency*
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Patient Transport frequency*
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Patient Positioning *
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Patient Positioning proficiency*
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Patient Positioning frequency*
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Insertion of intravenous and other invasive lines *
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Insertion of intravenous and other invasive lines proficiency*
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Insertion of intravenous and other invasive lines frequency*
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Airway management *
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Airway management proficiency*
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Airway management frequency*
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Obtain blood samples from indwelling line for laboratory tests under direct supervision *
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Obtain blood samples from indwelling line for laboratory tests under direct supervision proficiency*
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Obtain blood samples from indwelling line for laboratory tests under direct supervision frequency*
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Establishment of vascular access *
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Establishment of vascular access proficiency*
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Establishment of vascular access frequency*
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Identification and check-out of blood products *
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Identification and check-out of blood products proficiency*
Assist Anesthesia Provider: Identification and check-out of blood products frequency*
Intra-Operative Complications: Cardiac Arrest *
Intra-Operative Complications: Cardiac Arrest proficiency*
Intra-Operative Complications: Cardiac Arrestfrequency*
Intra-Operative Complications: Malignant Hyperthermia *
Intra-Operative Complications: Malignant Hyperthermia proficiency*
Intra-Operative Complications: Malignant Hyperthermia frequency*
Intra-Operative Complications: Identify reportable and nonreportable events regarding devices *
Intra-Operative Complications: Identify reportable and nonreportable events regarding devices proficiency*
Intra-Operative Complications: Identify reportable and nonreportable events regarding devices frequency*
Intra-Operative Complications: Identify reportable and nonreportable events regarding patients and staff *
Intra-Operative Complications: Identify reportable and nonreportable events regarding patients and staff proficiency*
Intra-Operative Complications: Identify reportable and nonreportable events regarding patients and staff frequency*

Pharmacology
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Identify and set-up pre-mixed pharmaceutical solutions and infusion pumps *
Identify and set-up pre-mixed pharmaceutical solutions and infusion pumps proficiency*
Identify and set-up pre-mixed pharmaceutical solutions and infusion pumps frequency*
Identify pharmaceuticals in the supply cart *
Identify pharmaceuticals in the supply cart proficiency*
Identify pharmaceuticals in the supply cart frequency*
Types of Anesthesia: General *
Types of Anesthesia: General proficiency*
Types of Anesthesia: General frequency*
Types of Anesthesia: Regional *
Types of Anesthesia: Regional proficiency*
Types of Anesthesia: Regional frequency*
Types of Anesthesia: Monitored *
Types of Anesthesia: Monitored proficiency*
Types of Anesthesia: Monitored frequency*

Anesthesia Machine & Gas Delivery
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Perform attachment of PEEP and CPAP devices *
Perform attachment of PEEP and CPAP devices proficiency*
Perform attachment of PEEP and CPAP devices frequency*
Perform analysis of anesthesia machines prior to induction following FDA pre-use guidelines *
Perform analysis of anesthesia machines prior to induction following FDA pre-use guidelines proficiency*
Perform analysis of anesthesia machines prior to induction following FDA pre-use guidelines frequency*
Evaluate for depletion of the sodalime in the CO2 absorbers after each use *
Evaluate for depletion of the sodalime in the CO2 absorbers after each use proficiency*
Evaluate for depletion of the sodalime in the CO2 absorbers after each use frequency*
Replace sodalime CO2 absorbers after each use *
Replace sodalime CO2 absorbers after each use proficiency*
Replace sodalime CO2 absorbers after each use frequency*
Identify and properly handle respiratory and anesthetic gas cylinders *
Identify and properly handle respiratory and anesthetic gas cylinders proficiency*
Identify and properly handle respiratory and anesthetic gas cylinders frequency*
Identify and properly handle volatile anesthetic agents *
Identify and properly handle volatile anesthetic agents proficiency*
Identify and properly handle volatile anesthetic agents frequency*
Implement manufacturerโ€™s specifications regarding maintenance, routine servicing, and calibration of anesthesia equipment *
Implement manufacturerโ€™s specifications regarding maintenance, routine servicing, and calibration of anesthesia equipment proficiency*
Implement manufacturerโ€™s specifications regarding maintenance, routine servicing, and calibration of anesthesia equipment frequency*
Dispose of exhausted CO2 absorbent according to facility protocol *
Dispose of exhausted CO2 absorbent according to facility protocol proficiency*
Dispose of exhausted CO2 absorbent according to facility protocol frequency*

Clinical Settings
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Operating room (OR) *
Operating room (OR) proficiency*
Operating room (OR) frequency*
Obstetrics suite (OB) *
Obstetrics suite (OB) proficiency*
Obstetrics suite (OB) frequency*
Interventional and/or diagnostic radiology *
Interventional and/or diagnostic radiology proficiency*
Interventional and/or diagnostic radiology frequency*
Post anesthesia care unit (PACU) *
Post anesthesia care unit (PACU) proficiency*
Post anesthesia care unit (PACU) frequency*
Cath Lab *
Cath Lab proficiency*
Cath Lab frequency*
Emergency room (ER) *
Emergency room (ER) proficiency*
Emergency room (ER) frequency*
GI/Endoscopy *
GI/Endoscopy proficiency*
GI/Endoscopy frequency*
Dental suites *
Dental suites proficiency*
Dental suites frequency*
Ambulatory surgery suites *
Ambulatory surgery suites proficiency*
Ambulatory surgery suites frequency*
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