ASATT Committees

Volunteering to serve on a committee is a meaningful way to support the profession and help shape the future of anesthesia technology. An association is only as strong as its members, and we encourage you to explore available committee opportunities and share your expertise.

To volunteer to be on a committee, please fill out the form below, or email ASATT HQ at [email protected] with your name, credentials, and committee of interest.

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Bylaws / Policies and Procedures Committee

Mission:

• Review the Bylaws annually and make recommendations on amendments to the be voted on by the Board of Directors.

• Consider amendments submitted by Active Members and make recommendations to the Board of Directors for the vote of the membership.

• Compile results of the vote of the ASATT membership and provide the report to the Board of Directors.

• Provide written report in the Society's newsletter as mandated by the ASATT Bylaws.

• Review the Articles of Incorporation and Policies and Procedures at least every three years.

• Make recommendations for review and approval of the Board of Directors

Meetings:

Meet at a minimum of quarterly intervals. The activity of some Committees will require monthly meetings as determined by the Chair.

Composition: 

The Committee consists of the Chair, Vice Chair and at least one (1) additional member. A minimum of one Member on the Board of Directors shall serve.

Continuing Education Committee

Mission:

To oversee the development, evaluation, and integrity of ASATT’s certification and recertification processes, and all continuing education programs including Practical Experience Pathway (PEP), Advancement, Refresher, and Provisional.

Function:

• Develop Continuing Education (CE) guidelines for the Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) and Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.)
  and propose these recommendations to the Board of Directors for approval.

• Annually review credit hours to conferences, workshops and programs.

• Recommend and review third party CE to ensure they meet ASATT specifications and make recommendations to the Board of Directors.

• Ensure that the bi-annual Recertification process adheres to the Recertification Policy

• Assist with the reviewing of the third-party CEs related to the recertification process.

Meetings:

Meet on an as needed basis, during the recertification period, and no less than monthly. The activity of some Committees will require monthly meetings as determined by the Chair.

Composition:

The Continuing Education Director shall serve as Chair. This Committee consists of the Chair, Vice Chair, and at least three (3) additional members.
A minimum of one Member on the Board of Directors shall serve. All Committee members must be certified anesthesia professionals.

Code of Conduct and Ethics Committee

Mission:

To set, uphold, and promote ethical standards of professional conduct among ASATT members and to ensure consistent enforcement of the ASATT Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy.

Function:

• Review and maintain the ASATT Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy on a regular basis.

• Receive, review, and evaluate ethics complaints or concerns.

• Investigate issues such as recertification authenticity, professional misconduct, or inappropriate behavior and fraudulent activity.

• Maintain confidentiality throughout all investigations.

• Make recommendations to the Board of Directors for review and action.
  NOTE: Disciplinary action must be approved by the Board of Directors before any action is taken.

• Monitor ethical developments within the profession and broader environment to ensure ASATT standards remain relevant and current.

Meetings:

Meet on an as needed basis, but no less than quarterly. The activity of some Committees will require monthly meetings as determined by the Chair.

Composition: 

• Committee: The Committee consists of the Chair, Vice Chair and at least three (3) additional members.
• Ethics Appeals Board: The Board of Directors serves as the Ethics Appeals Board.

Finance Committee

Mission:

To inspect the financial accounts, budgets and audits of ASATT and advise on fiscal and investment policy.

Function:

• Have familiarity with and adhere to all ASATT Fiscal Policies.

• Provide counsel on financial and investment matters and policies.

• Review the yearly expenses and monitor monthly reconciliation reports.

• Review reconciliation reports in depth in preparation for Board of Director meetings.

• Provide input into the drafting of the annual budget.

• Advise on financial recommendations as needed to the Board of Directors.

Meetings:

Meet at a minimum of quarterly intervals. The activity of some Committees will require monthly meetings as determined by the Chair.

Composition: 

The Treasurer shall serve as Chair. The Committee consists of the Chair, Vice Chair, and no fewer than three (3) additional members. Members should have comfort with financial literacy appropriate to nonprofit organizations.

Chair: Otoniel Castillo, Cer.A.T.T., Treasurer

National Certification Examination (NCE) Committee

Mission:

To ensure the integrity, validity, development, and overseeing the exam administrator of ASATT’s National Certification Examination.

Function:

• Maintain and update the National Certification Examination for Anesthesia Technologists.
• Develop the items for the examination with variable cognitive complexity in accordance with current practice standards.
• Review test items to ensure accuracy in content, proper citation to relevant textbooks, relevancy to practice, and appropriate formatting in accordance
  with good testing procedures.
• Develop a practice test.
• Serve as subject matter experts, educational resources, and consultants to ASATT regarding program development, content and administration, including test development, test administration, and scoring and analysis.
• Serve as the Society's liaison to the testing company engaged to host and administer the examination
• Review the number of applicants as well as the pass/fail rate of these individuals from the accredited approved schools and ASATT approved programs
  to determine if they are following the appropriate established guidelines and graduating successful testing graduates.

Meetings:

Meet on an as needed basis, but no less than quarterly. The activity of some Committees will require monthly meetings as determined by the Chair. 

Composition: 

This Committee consists of the Chair, Vice Chair, and at least three (3) additional member. The Chair, Vice Chair and members of this Committee
shall hold a valid Certified Anesthesiology Technologists (Cer.A.T.T.) credential.

Mission:

To develop, revise, and validate examination items under the direction of the NCE Committee. 

Function:

Meetings:

Meet on an as needed basis, but no less than quarterly. The activity of some Committees will require monthly meetings as determined by the Chair. 

Composition: 

This Subcommittee operates as a working body under the umbrella of NCE Committee. It consists of the Chair, Vice Chair, and at least three (3) additional members. The Chair, Vice Chair and members of this Subcommittee shall hold a valid Certified Anesthesiology Technologists (Cer.A.T.T.) credential. 

Nominations Committee

Mission:

To oversee and ensure a fair, transparent, and policy-compliant nominations and election process for the ASATT Board of Directors.

Function:

• Carry out the annual nominations process and election of the Officers in accordance with the Nomination and Election of the
  ASATT Board of Directors Policy.

• Obtain a Memorandum of Confidentiality in accordance with the Confidentiality Contract Policy from each individual serving on the Board of Directors.

• Verify candidate eligibility and qualifications.

• Report election results to the Board of Directors.

• Oversee any ASATT Awards and Scholarships.

Meetings:

Meet at a minimum of quarterly intervals. The activity of some Committees will require monthly meetings as determined by the Chair.

Composition: 

The Immediate Past-President shall serve as Chair. This Committee consists of the Chair, Vice Chair, and no fewer than two (2) additional members.

Chair: Greg Farmer, Cer.A.T., Immediate Past-President

Strategic Planning Committee

Mission:

To assist the Board of Directors with its responsibilities for the Society's mission, vision and strategic direction. 

Function:

• Project, develop and review a concept for the advancement of the Society.

• Make recommendations to the Board of Directors related to the Society's mission, vision, strategic initiatives, and major programs and services.

• Help the board of Directors identify critical strategic issues facing the organization.

• Assist in analysis of alternative strategic options.

• Ensure management has established an effective strategic planning, including development of a five-year plan with measurable goals and time targets.

• Annually review the mission, vision and five-year plan, and recommend any needed interim modifications to the Board of Directors.

• Ensuring the Committees are carrying out the Strategic Plan, and complying the agenda/goals and duties of each Committee.

Meetings:

Meet at a minimum of quarterly intervals. The activity of some Committees will require monthly meetings as determined by the Chair.

Composition:

The Secretary shall serve as Chair. This Committee consists of the Chair, Vice Chair, and no fewer than three (3) additional members. Board of Director representation is strongly encouraged.

Chair: Stephanie Monteiro, Cer.A.T.T., Secretary

Vice Chair: Open

Member(s): 

Annual Conference Committee – currently on hiatus

Mission:

To assist in the society's planning and implementation of the annual conference.

Function:

• Identify and develop the conference program, including speakers, workshops, and other programmatic elements.

• Ensure the society's annual conference addresses the needs of its members. 

• Collaborate with staff and committee members in soliciting sponsors. 

• Review the annual conference evaluation to determine possible changes or additions to future conferences. 

Committees Affiliated with ASATT

Committee on Accreditation for Anesthesia Technology Education (CoA-ATE) Organization: CAAHEP

• Provide a liaison representing ASATT, a sponsoring organization, with the CoA-ATE.
• Evaluate educational certification programs through the process outlined by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP).
• Do the day-to-day work of accreditation, reviewing programs' self studies, coordinating site visits, serving as each program's main contact throughout the review process, and formulating accreditation recommendations which are then considered by the CAAHEP Board of Directors.

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