Anesthesia technician vs endoscopic technician

Differences between anesthesia technician and endoscopic technician duties and responsibilities

Anesthesia technician example responsibilities.

• Assess vitals, apply splints and other orthopedic devices, perform wind care, phlebotomy and EKG's.
• Maintain an unobstruct operative field, using surgical retractors, sponges, or suctioning and irrigating equipment.
• Provide appropriate life-saving care and assist veterinarian in triage emergency cases.
• Provide anesthesia technician services to patients under the direct supervision of a license anesthesia care provider designate by the client facility.
• Assist anesthesiologists in preparing patients for local or general anesthesia in the areas of main surgery, outpatient surgery and labor/delivery.
• Scrub minor ENT, GYN, and Ortho procedures.
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Endoscopic technician example responsibilities.

• Manage set-up of endoscopic equipment and cleanliness of procedure room.
• Specialize in supporting physicians who conduct ERCP, IRC and EUS procedures.
• Maintain all educational services up to date and follow the SGNA guidelines and recommendations.
• Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.
• Perform yearly physical inventory of operating room, and anesthesia supplies.