american society of anesthesia technologists & technicians american society of anesthesia technologists & technicians the american society of anesthesia technologists & technicians, or asatt, based in oak creek, wisconsin, is a non-profit, educational organization responsible for the standards of technologist/technician competency in all areas of anesthesia. american society of anesthesiologists american society of anesthesia technologists & techniciansformation1989headquartersoak creek, wisconsinlocation united statespresidentjeremy wyatt cer.a.t. asatt's mission is to establish a professional entity for the anesthesia technician that will positively affect health care and standards of quality in patient care by providing a safe anesthetic environment. asatt has the only nationally recognized certification for technicians (cer.a.t.) and technologists (cer.a.t.t.). certification beginning july 25, 2015, asatt will be phasing out the technician exam (cer.a.t.) and on-the-job training for the anesthesia technology profession. the certification is still valid for those who hold it. approved programs will be instructing at the technologist (cer.a.t.t.) level and graduates will be eligible to take the technologist (cer.a.t.t.) exam. current certified technicians (cer.a.t.) and technologists (cer.a.t.t.) will remain as is, as long as they maintain their certification. technician (cer.a.t.) further information: certified anesthesia technician technologist (cer.a.t.t.) further information: certified anesthesia technologist publication the society produces a quarterly publication known as the sensor, which provide its readers information on anesthesia-related topics, and a forum for learning and discussion. accreditations and memberships caahep noca related organizations american society of anesthesiologists american association of nurse anesthesiology the society for technology in anesthesia commission on accreditation of allied health education programs