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Anesthesiologists - 29-1061.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery or other medical procedures.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Anesthesia Associate
  • Anesthesia Director
  • Anesthesia Resident
  • Anesthesiologist
  • Attending Anesthesiologist
  • Medical Doctor (MD)
  • Obstetrical Anesthesiologist
  • Physician Anesthesiologist
  • Staff Anesthesiologist
  • Staff Anesthetist

SOC Occupation Groups

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Tasks

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

Detailed Work Activities

  • administer anesthetics
  • administer injections
  • administer medications or treatments
  • analyze medical data
  • calculate medical dosages
  • collect clinical data
  • communicate technical information
  • conduct complete physical examinations
  • conduct medical tests
  • conduct patient assessments
  • diagnose medical condition of patient
  • document medical prognosis
  • explain uses or effects of drugs
  • follow confidentiality procedures
  • follow examining room procedures
  • follow infectious materials procedures
  • follow life support procedures
  • follow operating room procedures
  • follow patient care procedures
  • follow surgical procedures
  • identify body response variations
  • interpret medical laboratory test results
  • interpret x-rays
  • make decisions
  • make presentations on health or medical issues
  • observe patient condition
  • obtain information from clients, customers, or patients
  • order medical laboratory tests
  • perform minor surgery
  • perform safety inspections in health care setting
  • prepare patient reports
  • prescribe or recommend drugs, medical devices or other forms of treatment
  • record medical history or data
  • take vital signs
  • understand properties or composition of drugs
  • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
  • use clinical problem solving techniques
  • use emergency medical procedures
  • use emergency medical treatment procedures
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use knowledge of investigation techniques
  • use knowledge of medical terminology
  • use medical diagnostic techniques
  • use medical equipment in direct patient care
  • use research methodology procedures in health care
  • use sanitation practices in health care settings

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Anesthesiologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Anesthesiologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Anesthesiologist (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

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DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Anesthesiologist