covid-tester/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — covid tester

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 29-1151.00 (Nurse Anesthetists) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 3259; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Core] Administer post-anesthesia medications or fluids to support patients' cardiovascular systems.
• [Core] Evaluate patients' post-surgical or post-anesthesia responses, taking appropriate corrective actions or requesting consultation if complications occur.
• [Core] Perform pre-anesthetic screenings, including physical evaluations and patient interviews, and document results.
• [Core] Select and prescribe post-anesthesia medications or treatments to patients.
• [Core] Select, order, or administer pre-anesthetic medications.
• [Core] Discharge patients from post-anesthesia care.
• [Core] Perform or evaluate the results of diagnostic tests, such as radiographs (x-rays) and electrocardiograms (EKGs).
• [Core] Manage patients' airway or pulmonary status, using techniques such as endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy, and extubation.
• [Core] Monitor patients' responses, including skin color, pupil dilation, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, ventilation, or urine output, using invasive and noninvasive techniques.
• [Core] Perform or manage regional anesthetic techniques, such as local, spinal, epidural, caudal, nerve blocks and intravenous blocks.
• [Core] Prepare prescribed solutions and administer local, intravenous, spinal, or other anesthetics, following specified methods and procedures.
• [Core] Respond to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
• [Core] Select, order, or administer anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids or blood products as necessary.
• [Core] Assess patients' medical histories to predict anesthesia response.
• [Core] Develop anesthesia care plans.
• [Core] Obtain informed consent from patients for anesthesia procedures.
• [Core] Select, prepare, or use equipment, monitors, supplies, or drugs for the administration of anesthetics.
• [Core] Calibrate and test anesthesia equipment.
• [Core] Disassemble and clean anesthesia equipment.
• [Core] Insert arterial catheters or perform arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples.
• [Core] Insert peripheral or central intravenous catheters.
• [Core] Instruct nurses, residents, interns, students, or other staff on topics such as anesthetic techniques, pain management and emergency responses.
• [Core] Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing.
• [Core] Request anesthesia equipment repairs, adjustments, or safety tests.

Detailed work activities

• Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.
• Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
• Administer blood or other fluids intravenously.
• Administer intravenous medications.
• Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
• Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
• Clean medical equipment or facilities.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
• Collect biological specimens from patients.
• Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
• Develop medical treatment plans.
• Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
• Implement advanced life support techniques.
• Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
• Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
• Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
• Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
• Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
• Prepare medications or medical solutions.
• Prescribe medications.
• Process healthcare paperwork.
• Record patient medical histories.
• Select medical equipment for addressing patient needs.
• Train medical providers.
• Treat medical emergencies.