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Anesthesiologists

Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.

Career Cluster:Healthcare & Human Services
Job Family:Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Job Zone:Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
STEM:Research, Development, Design, and Practitioners
Industry:Health Care and Social Assistance
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Key Tasks

  • Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications.
  • Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure.
  • Provide and maintain life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.
  • Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods.
  • Examine patient, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
  • 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.
  • Coordinate administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operation.
  • Confer with other medical professionals to determine type and method of anesthetic or sedation to render patient insensible to pain.
  • Order laboratory tests, x-rays, and other diagnostic procedures.
  • Inform students and staff of types and methods of anesthesia administration, signs of complications, and emergency methods to counteract reactions.
  • Provide medical care and consultation in many settings, prescribing medication and treatment and referring patients for surgery.
  • Manage anesthesiological services, coordinating them with other medical activities and formulating plans and procedures.
  • Diagnose illnesses, using examinations, tests, and reports.
  • Coordinate and direct work of nurses, medical technicians, and other health care providers.
  • Schedule and maintain use of surgical suite, including operating, wash-up, waiting rooms, or anesthetic and sterilizing equipment.
  • Instruct individuals and groups on ways to preserve health and prevent disease.
  • Conduct medical research to aid in controlling and curing disease, to investigate new medications, and to develop and test new medical techniques.
  • Place invasive intravascular monitors into patients.
  • Teach anesthesiology principles to residents.

Skills

Critical Thinking
88%
Active Listening
78%
Monitoring
78%
Judgment and Decision Making
78%
Science
75%
Reading Comprehension
75%
Writing
75%
Complex Problem Solving
75%
Speaking
72%
Time Management
69%
Social Perceptiveness
69%
Active Learning
66%
Operations Monitoring
66%
Service Orientation
56%
Systems Evaluation
56%
Learning Strategies
56%
Coordination
53%
Instructing
53%
Systems Analysis
53%
Mathematics
50%
Persuasion
50%
Management of Personnel Resources
50%
Negotiation
47%
Operation and Control
44%
Quality Control Analysis
44%
Operations Analysis
41%
Management of Financial Resources
31%
Troubleshooting
28%
Management of Material Resources
28%
Technology Design
16%
Equipment Selection
10%
Programming
3%
Repairing
0%
Installation
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%

Knowledge

Medicine and Dentistry
97%
Biology
82%
English Language
67%
Chemistry
66%
Customer and Personal Service
64%
Psychology
61%
Physics
56%
Mathematics
54%
Education and Training
54%
Administration and Management
53%
Computers and Electronics
44%
Therapy and Counseling
39%
Law and Government
37%
Engineering and Technology
33%
Mechanical
29%
Personnel and Human Resources
29%
Administrative
26%
Economics and Accounting
26%
Sociology and Anthropology
25%
Public Safety and Security
24%
Communications and Media
23%
Foreign Language
22%
Telecommunications
21%
Production and Processing
19%
Philosophy and Theology
14%
Sales and Marketing
9%
Design
8%
Geography
6%
Transportation
5%
History and Archeology
4%
Building and Construction
4%
Fine Arts
2%
Food Production
1%

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Abilities

Problem Sensitivity
100%
Deductive Reasoning
88%
Oral Comprehension
88%
Inductive Reasoning
81%
Written Comprehension
81%
Oral Expression
78%
Near Vision
78%
Written Expression
75%
Information Ordering
72%
Selective Attention
72%
Perceptual Speed
69%
Speech Recognition
69%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
69%
Flexibility of Closure
69%
Speech Clarity
69%
Fluency of Ideas
56%
Finger Dexterity
56%
Control Precision
53%
Far Vision
50%
Number Facility
50%
Category Flexibility
50%
Mathematical Reasoning
50%
Time Sharing
50%
Response Orientation
50%
Manual Dexterity
50%
Auditory Attention
47%
Speed of Closure
47%
Originality
47%
Hearing Sensitivity
44%
Visualization
44%
Multilimb Coordination
44%
Visual Color Discrimination
44%
Depth Perception
35%
Trunk Strength
35%
Memorization
35%
Reaction Time
31%
Extent Flexibility
31%
Static Strength
31%
Wrist-Finger Speed
28%
Stamina
25%
Dynamic Strength
25%
Gross Body Equilibrium
25%
Rate Control
25%
Gross Body Coordination
25%
Speed of Limb Movement
6%
Glare Sensitivity
3%
Spatial Orientation
0%
Night Vision
0%
Sound Localization
0%
Explosive Strength
0%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%

Work Activities

Making Decisions and Solving Problems
95%
Assisting and Caring for Others
92%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
86%
Getting Information
86%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
85%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
85%
Analyzing Data or Information
84%
Documenting/Recording Information
84%
Processing Information
83%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
81%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
81%
Controlling Machines and Processes
80%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
80%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
74%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
73%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
72%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
70%
Training and Teaching Others
67%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
65%
Scheduling Work and Activities
61%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
61%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
61%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
61%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
59%
Thinking Creatively
59%
Working with Computers
58%
Handling and Moving Objects
55%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
55%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
55%
Coaching and Developing Others
54%
Developing and Building Teams
52%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
51%
Performing General Physical Activities
48%
Staffing Organizational Units
47%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
41%
Performing Administrative Activities
38%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
31%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
30%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
28%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
23%
Selling or Influencing Others
21%

Work Context

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

98%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

98%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

98%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

96%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

95%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

94%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

93%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

93%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

93%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

92%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

91%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

90%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

90%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

88%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

86%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

85%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

82%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

81%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

81%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

76%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

75%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

72%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

71%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

71%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

70%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

70%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

68%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

61%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

55%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

55%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

54%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

53%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

51%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

48%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

45%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

40%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

38%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

34%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

32%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

31%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

29%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

29%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

27%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

26%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

25%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

17%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

14%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

12%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

5%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

5%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

4%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

3%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

0%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

0%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

0%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

0%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

0%

Education

Post-doctoral training

69%

Doctoral degree

25%

Professional degree

5%

Interests

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

80

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

70

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

69

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

49

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

25

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

2

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
100%
Stress Tolerance
100%
Dependability
98%
Cautiousness
94%
Integrity
91%
Self-Control
88%
Intellectual Curiosity
80%
Cooperation
74%
Perseverance
73%
Adaptability
72%
Self-Confidence
72%
Achievement Orientation
71%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
59%
Leadership Orientation
55%
Empathy
54%
Sincerity
52%
Social Orientation
44%
Initiative
43%
Innovation
32%
Optimism
23%
Humility
20%

Work Values

Achievement
83%
Independence
83%
Relationships
83%
Recognition
78%
Support
78%
Working Conditions
75%

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