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Anesthesiologists

Anesthesiologists are medical doctors who give patients drugs to relieve pain or put them to sleep during surgery.

Anesthesiologists make patients as comfortable as possible for the procedure. During the procedure, anesthesiologists monitor patients' temperature, pulse, heart, and breathing rates.

Anesthesiologists are in the Health Science career cluster and the Therapeutic Services pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Well above the statewide median

>$80.00 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   30.2%

Well above statewide average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 First professional degree is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Read medical charts.
  • Review comments of other physicians.
  • Meet with, examine, and interview patients. Order tests or procedures if necessary.
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Job Title Examples:

 Anesthesia Associate,  Anesthesia Director,  Attending Anesthesiologist 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.