· Administers anesthesia under the direction of an anesthesiologist. · Performs initial acute cardio-pulmonary resuscitation in life-threatening situations as directed by an anesthesiologist. · Establishes multi-parameter monitoring of patients prior to, during and after anesthesia or in other acute care situations. This may include invasive / non-invasive monitoring under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist. Also, other monitoring as may be developed for anesthesia and intensive care use may be incorporated. · Manages perioperative anesthetic care, including ventilatory support and other respiratory care parameters as directed by an anesthesiologist. · Assists in research projects as carried out by an anesthesiologist. · Instructs others in principles and practices of anesthesia, respiratory care and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as directed by the anesthesiologist. · Assists an anesthesiologist in gathering routine perioperative data. · Provide emergency medical services in the event of declared national emergency or natural disaster in accordance with the requirements of Board Rules. · The choice of anesthesia and drugs to be employed are prescribed by an anesthesiologist for each patient except: (a) where standard orders for the conduct of specified anesthetic are prescribed; and (b) where life threatening emergencies arise necessitating the utilization of standard therapeutic or resuscitation procedures. An anesthesiologist will be immediately available for consultation regarding changes from standard procedures. · ADDITIONAL DUTIES REQUESTED FOR THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT (i.e., procedures requiring additional training). |