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Clinical Support Staff

Specialized anesthesia technicians, nurse practitioners and physician associates are integral members of the anesthesia care team.

Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

Nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) are trained to assess and diagnose patients in specialized healthcare areas with the collaboration of anesthesiology providers through approved protocols. NPs and PAs assist in coordinating with the primary surgical and medicine teams for a comprehensive treatment plan for the patients and ensures that each patient receives appropriate care before, during and after a visit.

Anesthesia Technicians

Certified anesthesia technicians ensures that the clinical environment is safe with properly functionally equipment for safe and efficient delivery of anesthesia for patients. Anesthesia technicians assist in direct patient care with equipment maintenance, servicing, sterilization, assembly, troubleshooting, document records for quality assurance, as well as operate a variety of leading-edge mechanical, pneumatic and electronic equipment used to monitor, evaluate and manage patients undergoing anesthesia.