Job Description: Physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery or other medical procedures.
Daily Life Of an AnesthesiologistCoordinate and direct work of nurses, medical technicians, and other health care providers.Inform students and staff of types and methods of anesthesia administration, signs of complications, and emergency methods to counteract reactions.Manage anesthesiological services, coordinating them with other medical activities and formulating plans and procedures.Provide medical care and consultation in many settings, prescribing medication and treatment and referring patients for surgery.Position patient on operating table to maximize patient comfort and surgical accessibility.Decide when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room or ward or to be sent home following outpatient surgery.Skills RequiredThese are the skills Anesthesiologists say are the most useful in their careers:
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.Related Job Titles for this Occupation:Medical Doctor (MD)Division Chair, Obstetric Anesthesiology, AnesthesiologistAnesthesia AssociateChairperson AnesthesiologyAnesthesiology Medical Doctor (Anesthesiology MD)Salary InformationAnesthesiologists make between $133,080 and $208,000 a year.
Anesthesiologists who work in Alabama, Alaska, or Arizona make the highest salaries.
Tools & Technologies Used by AnesthesiologistsAlthough they're not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Anesthesiologists:
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft AccessMEDITECH softwareElectronic medical record EMR softwareAetherPalm InfusiCalcDrug database softwareBecoming an AnesthesiologistWhat kind of Anesthesiologist requirements are there?
Who Employs Anesthesiologists?Anesthesiologists work in various healthcare settings.
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