An Anesthesiologist is a medical doctor who is in charge of managing pain and patient sedation before, during and after medical procedures. Their duties include studying medication interactions to select medications, communicating with patients about pain management plans and collaborating with other doctors and surgeons to limit discomfort and relieve pain during an operation.
Un Anesthesiologist debe ser capaz de cumplir con varias funciones y responsabilidades. Las siguientes son algunas funciones y responsabilidades que un Anesthesiologist debe ser capaz de ejecutar:
- Evaluating patients’ vital signs, medical histories, allergies, current medication use, and other risk factors
- Working with a medical team to design a patient’s treatment plan
- Supervising nurses when they administer anesthesia to patients before procedures
- Monitoring vital signs of the patient during surgery and adjusting anesthetics as needed
- Maintaining detailed notes on patient treatment, dosing and vital signs
- Continuing care after surgery to control the level of pain relief and consciousness
- Communicating continuing care instructions to specialists and nurses
Un Anesthesiologist competitivo tendrá ciertas habilidades y calificaciones, incluyendo:
- 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
