Anesthesiologists
Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.
13 alternate job titles:
Ambulatory Anesthesiologist
Anaesthesiologist
Anesthesiologist
Anesthesiology Pain Management Physician
Anesthesiology Physician
Anesthetist
Cardiac Anesthesiologist
General Anesthesiologist
Medical Doctor (MD)
Obstetrical Anesthesiologist
Pediatric Anesthesiologist
Staff Anesthesiologist
Staff Anesthetist
Salary Information
Anesthesiologists: $336,640 (mean) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain. | General |
| Implement advanced life support techniques. | General |
| Prepare patients physically for medical procedures. | General |
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Position patients for treatment or examination. | General |
| Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | General |
| Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests. | General |
| Diagnose medical conditions. | General |
| Direct healthcare delivery programs. | General |
| Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources. | General |
| Prescribe treatments or therapies. | General |
| Prescribe medications. | General |
| Train medical providers. | General |
| Schedule medical facility use. | General |
| Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers. | General |
| Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. | Maintenance |
| Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments. | Maintenance |
| Examine patients to assess general physical condition. | Analysis |
| Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. | Analysis |
| Supervise patient care personnel. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Epic Systems | Medical software |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| AetherPalm InfusiCalc | Medical software |
| Anesthesia machine software | Medical software |
| AtStaff Physician Scheduler | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Drug database software | Medical software |
| EDImis Anesthesia Manager | Medical software |
| Electronic medical record EMR software | Medical software |
| Healthpac Medical Billing | Accounting software |
| Medical calculator software | Medical software |
| Skyscape 5-Minute Clinical Consult | Medical software |
| Skyscape AnesthesiaDrugs | Medical software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography | National Board of Echocardiography | Not Available |
| Anesthesiology | American Board of Physician Specialties | Not Available |
| Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine | American Board of Emergency Medicine | Not Available |
| Basic Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography | National Board of Echocardiography | Not Available |
| Certification in Anesthesiology | American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology | Not Available |
| Certification in Anesthesiology - Part 1 | American Board of Anesthesiology | Not Available |
| Certification in Anesthesiology - Part 2 | American Board of Anesthesiology | Not Available |
| Certification in Anesthesiology- Hospice and Palliative Medicine | American Board of Anesthesiology | Not Available |
| Certification in Anesthesiology: Critical Care Medicine | American Board of Anesthesiology | Not Available |
| Certification in Anesthesiology: Pain Medicine | American Board of Anesthesiology | Not Available |
| Certification in Critical Care Medicine | American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology | Not Available |
| Certification in Pain Management | American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology | Not Available |
| Certification in Pediatric Anesthesiology | American Board of Anesthesiology | Not Available |
| Certification in Pediatric Critical Care | American Board of Pediatrics | Not Available |
| Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality | National Association for Healthcare Quality | Not Available |
| Neurocritical Care Certification | United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties | Not Available |
| Transthoracic 2-D and Doppler Echocardiography | National Board of Echocardiography | Not Available |
| Transthoracic plus Transesophageal Echocardiography | National Board of Echocardiography | Not Available |
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