词条 | Anaesthetic technician |
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An anaesthetic technician (British English) or anesthesia technician (US English) is an allied healthcare worker who assists with the administration and monitoring of anaesthesia and has an extensive knowledge of anaesthesia techniques, instruments, supplies, and technology. Anaesthetic technicians are mainly employed by anaesthetic departments or operating theatre suites, but can be found in other areas of clinical practice including emergency departments, intensive care units (ICU) and day surgery clinics. Role descriptionAnaesthetic technicians are involved with all aspects of the delivery of a patient's perioperative anaesthetic care,[1] taking into account the patients' religious and cultural beliefs and respecting their right to medical privacy and dignity at all times. Anaesthetic Technician also provide a key role in the emergency resuscitation of patients. Prior to anaesthesiaAnaesthetic technicians prepare equipment needed for the patient to safely undergo anaesthesia. This involves:
During anaesthesiaThe anaesthetic technicians role includes assisting with:
After anaesthesiaAnaesthetic technicians assist the anaesthetist with:
Other activitiesRegional variations exist, but anaesthetic technicians may also be involved with:
(Registered) Anaesthetic Technicians in {{flag|New Zealand}}Anaesthetic Technicians work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team that includes doctors, nurses and support workers. The New Zealand Anaesthetic Technicians Society are a body that provides education and support for Anaesthetic Technicians. RegistrationAnaesthetic technicians are now covered under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003.[2] New Zealand based Anaesthetic assistants must now be registered by law with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (formerly the Medical Laboratory Sciences Board). In order to practice, members must obtain an Annual Practising Certificate from the Medical Sciences Council. QualificationIn New Zealand, a Diploma of Applied Science (Anaesthetic Technology) [3] is the national qualification. This is studied for through Auckland University of Technology. Other (international) qualifications may also be acceptable for working as an Anaesthetic Technician in New Zealand. The amount of practical clinical hours required are laid out by the Australia & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, professional document PS8.[4] Anaesthetic Technicians in {{flag|Australia}}RegistrationAnaesthetic Technicians in Australia are provided with voluntary registration of their National Body the Australian Anaesthesia Allied Health Practitioners AAAHP (www.aaahp.org.au) . In Western Australia the Association of Operating Theatre Practitioners (WA) (AOTP) is a professional society for anaesthetic technicians in Western Australia. The AAAHP is currently working with the Australian government to introduce Mandatory Regulation. Minimum requirements for Voluntary Registration is completion of the nationally accredited Diploma of Paramedical Science(Anaesthesia) or in Western Australia and some hospitals in Victoria Certificate IV in Anaesthetic Technology. Currently in Australia Anaesthesia Technicians are covered by the Code of conduct for unregistered health professionals, http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/phact/Documents/coc-unregistered-practitioners.pdf . Health training packageNationally recognised Diploma in Paramedical Science (Anaethesia) and in Western Australia and some hospitals in Victoria Certificate IV in Anaesthetic Technology.... Qualification
Anesthesia Technicians in the {{flag|United States}}In the United States, the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians (ASATT), acknowledges the scope of practice for the anaesthesia technical personnel. The commitment of ASATT is to ensure that efficient, safe, competent, and ethical practices are provided to society and maintaining professional standards of practice. ASATT acknowledges that the anaesthesia technical personnel are a part of the anaesthesia care team as listed in the practice guidelines of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA).[6] This position should not be confused with that of an anesthesiologist assistant who actively participates as a licensed anesthesia provider. Certified Anesthesia Technician{{details|Certified Anesthesia Technician}}Certified Anesthesia Technologist{{details|Certified Anesthesia Technologist}}Associate & Bachelors Programs
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References1. ^NZATS Scope of Practice {{Anesthesia}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Anaesthetic Technician}}2. ^Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (2003), New Zealand Government 3. ^Diploma of Applied Sciences (Anaesthetic Technology) 4. ^ANZCA Professional Document - PS8 {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402062836/http://www.anzca.edu.au/resources/professional-documents/documents/professional-standards/professional-standards-8.html |date=April 2, 2012 }} 5. ^WA Qualifications {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323211007/http://www.aotp.org.au/career.html |date=March 23, 2016 }} 6. ^{{cite web|title=ASATT - Standards of Practice |url=http://www.asatt.org/sop.html |publisher=American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians |accessdate=2010-10-27 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101028002245/https://asatt.org/sop.html |archivedate=2010-10-28 }} 2 : Allied health professions|Anesthesia |
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