What does an Anesthesiologist do?
Anesthesiologists work at hospitals, clinics and private practices as part of a patient’s medical or surgical team. Some Anesthesiologists work at teaching hospitals where they instruct medical interns, residents and fellows on best practices through hands-on training and mentorship. Anesthesiologists can specialize in a particular field, such as pediatric anesthesiology or chronic pain treatment. Anesthesiologists meet with a patient before surgeries and discuss their care plan which can include administering local or general anesthesia using injections or intravenous lines. They decide the level of sedation a patient needs and determine when to start and stop treatment to keep them safe.
Anesthesiologist skills and qualifications
Certain hard and soft skills are critical to success as an Anesthesiologist. The following skills are common:
- Proficient knowledge of various medications and their uses
- Extensive knowledge of physiological and organ support techniques to use during surgical prodcures
- Ability to remain calm and focused during procedures
- Highly detail-oriented to design treatment plans and keep accurate records
- Excellent communication skills to relay information clearly to medical teams and patients
- Compassion with patients who may be experiencing pain or discomfort
Anesthesiologist salary expectations
The average salary for an Anesthesiologist is $374,812 per year. The exact salary for a qualified Anesthesiologist candidate may vary from this average depending on years of experience, specialty certifications and expertise.
Anesthesiologist salary expectations
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Anesthesiologist education and training requirements
A doctoral degree is essential for an Anesthesiologist. Successful completion of a four-year Anesthesiology residency program is also required. Anesthesiologist candidates must pass an exam and be licensed to practice medicine in the state in which they work.
Board certification through the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) or American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) may be required. Certifications in specialty areas such as palliative care, pediatric anesthesiology, dental anesthesiology, neurosurgery, obstetrics and critical care may be required as well.
Anesthesiologist experience requirements
The role of Anesthesiologist requires extensive clinical and work experience. Additional training and experience working in subspecialty areas may be required.
Several years of work experience alongside other Doctors or in specific environments (such as dental offices or emergency rooms) may also be necessary. Anesthesiologists working at a management level must have many years of experience working in anesthesiology.
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