Anesthesiologists give anesthesia during surgery, monitor patients' vital signs throughout the procedure, and help alleviate pain. They work with surgeons and other medical staff. Anesthesiologists require extensive education, including undergraduate studies, medical school, and residency training. They must also pass medical licensing exams and become board certified. The job outlook for anesthesiologists is increasing at 22% growth, with over 26,000 new openings expected in the United States. Anesthesiologists typically work in hospitals but can also be found in clinics and surgery centers, using specialized medical equipment. Related careers include cardiovascular surgeons, radiologists, pharmacists, and medical technologists.

1. Anesthesiologist By Eric Weltz E Block 2/21/11

2. Job Overview Give anesthesia during surgery Monitor patients’ vital functions and continue administering the anesthetic throughout the surgery Help alleviate chronic or acute pain felt by patients Help the surgeon and work with other hospital staff Monitor patients after surgery Use complex equipment, monitors, and drugs to limit pain

3. Job Overview Do research to help treat and cure disease, make new medicines, and discover new techniques Talk with patients about their anesthesia Record medical history Use medical histories to determine which anesthetic to use Use key skills which are speaking, listening, decision making, and responding

4. Education Study many undergraduate subjects before medical school Complete at least 3 years of college to get into medical school Get accepted to and graduate from medical school Complete residency Pass the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) to be licensed

5. Education Become certified by the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS) or American Board of Anesthesiology through another test Study biology, mathematics, English, inorganic and organic chemistry, anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, psychology, microbiology, pathology, medical ethics, and laws governing medicine, throughout their education

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7. Growth Potential and Outlook Increasing Growth Potential- 22% 26,050 job openings for physicians and surgeons in the United States

8. Working Facility Work mainly in hospitals, as well as clinics, and surgery centers Use equipment such as anesthesia inhalers or inhaler units or accessories, cardiac output CO monitoring units or accessories, electronic stethoscopes or accessories, accounting software,electronic mail software, andmedical software Work in clean, well lighted facilities

9. Related Careers Cardiovascular surgeon Radiologist Immunologist Pharmacist Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

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