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Career Typical Tasks

Daily 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.

Daily Work Activities
Administer anesthetics.
Administer injections.
Administer medications or treatments.
Analyze medical data.
Use clinical problem solving techniques.
Follow confidentiality procedures.
Use emergency medical procedures.
Use emergency medical treatment procedures.
Follow infectious materials procedures.
Use interpersonal communication techniques.
Follow life support procedures.
Use medical diagnostic techniques.
Follow operating room procedures.
Follow patient care procedures.
Use research methodology procedures in health care.
Use sanitation practices in health care settings.
Calculate medical dosages.
Record medical history or data.
Collect clinical data.
Identify body response variations.
Understand properties or composition of drugs.
Communicate technical information.
Conduct complete physical examinations.
Conduct patient assessments.
Document medical prognosis.
Explain uses or effects of drugs.
Interpret medical laboratory test results.
Interpret x-rays.
Make decisions.
Order medical laboratory tests.
Perform minor surgery.
Observe patient condition.
Conduct medical tests.
Prepare patient reports.
Make presentations on health or medical issues.
Understand technical operating, service or repair manuals.
Take vital signs.
Use knowledge of medical terminology.
Follow examining room procedures.
Use knowledge of investigation techniques.
Use medical equipment in direct patient care.
Prescribe or recommend drugs, medical devices or other forms of treatment.
Perform safety inspections in health care setting.
Obtain information from clients, customers, or patients.
Follow surgical procedures.
Diagnose medical condition of patient.

Other Work Activities
Analyzing Data or InformationIdentifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Assisting and Caring for OthersProviding personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProviding information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Controlling Machines and ProcessesUsing either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Documenting/Recording InformationEntering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsDeveloping constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or InformationEstimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsUsing relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Getting InformationObserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesProviding guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and EventsIdentifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialInspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or PeopleAssessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMonitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkDeveloping specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Performing Administrative ActivitiesPerforming day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Performing for or Working Directly with the PublicPerforming for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Processing InformationCompiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Provide Consultation and Advice to OthersProviding guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersHandling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Training and Teaching OthersIdentifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeKeeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
     Schools Offering Degrees for
Anesthesiologists
Get Info From University of MarylandUniversity of MarylandCampusBaltimore, MD 21250
Get Info From Clayton College of Natural HealthClayton College of Natural HealthCampusBirmingham, AL 35205

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