An Anesthesiologist Assistant assists the anesthesiologist and cares for patients before, during and after procedures. Prior to a procedure, they gather all the information the anesthesiologist will need to prescribe the right type and dose of anesthesia. If the patient needs medications or interventions prior to the procedure, the assistant orders or performs them. During the procedure, the Anesthesiologist Assistant administers the prescribed anesthesia and closely monitors patient vital signs. Following the procedure, the assistant manages the care the patient receives until they’re out of recovery or intensive care.
Що робить Anesthesiologist Assistant?
An Anesthesiologist Assistant assists a hospital or outpatient care center’s anesthesia team during surgical procedures and in nonsurgical settings such as palliative and hospice care wards. Their primary duties include monitoring the statuses of patients, administering anesthesia and providing emergency medical assistance as required.
Обов'язки
Anesthesiologist Assistant має бути в змозі виконувати різні обов'язки та відповідальність. Нижче наведено деякі обов'язки та відповідальність, які Anesthesiologist Assistant повинен мати можливість виконувати:
Administering general and regional anesthesia
Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when a patient requires life-saving care
Gathering data from patients, medical charts and the medical care team
Monitoring a patient’s blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate and respiration rate before and during procedures
Managing the care a patient receives before and after receiving anesthesia
Managing the care a patient receives before and after receiving anesthesia
Checking and maintaining
Updating patient records
Необхідні навички
Конкурентоздатний Anesthesiologist Assistant матиме певні навички та кваліфікацію, зокрема:
Scientific and medical knowledge to direct their activities when delivering patient care
Listening skills to effectively question patients and members of the care team
Strong oral and written communication skills to collaborate with the care team and record patient data
Problem-solving skills to respond to emergency situations quickly
Critical thinking skills to diagnose symptoms patients are exhibiting and modify care to address them
Expertise in using and maintaining key equipment, including EKG machines, endotracheal tubes, gas anesthesia apparatuses and intensive care ventilators
Time management skills that will allow them to monitor multiple patients without sacrificing the quality of care
Ability to use medical record-keeping software and basic computer software for accessing email, creating spreadsheets and doing word processing
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