Anesthesiologists

SOC Code: 29-1211

Anesthesiologistss monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications. This career typically requires extensive preparation (4+ years). With an AI-proof score of 78.9/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking.

AI-Proof Score: 78.9High
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Median Salary

$217,170

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Job Growth

3.2%

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Training Time

Extensive preparation (4+ years)

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Job Zone

Zone 5 / 5

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Training Cost

~$80,000

Key Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Active Listening
  • Active Learning

Common Tasks

  • Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications.
  • Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure.
  • Provide and maintain life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.
  • Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods.
  • Examine patient, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation