What it pays
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Half of all Anesthesiologists in the U.S. earn more than $391,490 a year — the middle 80% land between $101,460 and $557,130. About 38,760 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Anesthesiologists”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$391,490typical pay / year
38,760people in this work
$557,130+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Devise an anesthetic plan based on assessment
+From my pre-op assessment of Mr. Robert Kim, create an anesthetic plan for laparoscopic lobectomy listing…
Devise an anesthetic plan based on assessment
+From my pre-op assessment of Mr. Robert Kim, create an anesthetic plan for laparoscopic lobectomy listing airway strategy, induction agents, monitoring needs, vascular access, blood loss preparedness, and delegate roles to the nurse and resident.
The tools that do the workAnesthesia machineAetherPalm InfusiCalcjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Lead the anesthesia care team
+Set the perioperative expectations for the anesthesia team for Ms. Elena Garcia’s thymectomy: assign the…
Lead the anesthesia care team
+Set the perioperative expectations for the anesthesia team for Ms. Elena Garcia’s thymectomy: assign the attending, supervising resident and circulating nurse, outline monitoring checkpoints, contingency criteria for conversion to open procedure, and confirm daily handover times.
The tools that do the workAtStaff Physician Schedulerjob descriptionsO*NET
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Assess patient health before surgery
+Assess Mr. Hernandez in pre-op clinic, review his airway exam, labs, ECG and anticoagulation history, confirm…
Assess patient health before surgery
+Assess Mr. Hernandez in pre-op clinic, review his airway exam, labs, ECG and anticoagulation history, confirm ASA classification and optimization plan, note infection risk and haemoglobin trend, then document medical clearance and anesthesia plan for his hip replacement tomorrow morning.
The tools that do the workEpicjob descriptionsO*NET
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Monitor and support vital functions
+During the procedure for Mrs. Patel, monitor ECG, invasive pressures, oxygenation and ventilation, titrate…
Monitor and support vital functions
+During the procedure for Mrs. Patel, monitor ECG, invasive pressures, oxygenation and ventilation, titrate vasoactive infusions to keep MAP above 65, correct electrolytes as needed, and log all interventions and events in the intraoperative record until transfer to PACU.
The tools that do the workAnesthesia machineEDImis Anesthesia Managerjob descriptionsWikipedia
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The daily work16
Conduct medical research to aid in controlling and curing disease, to investigate new medications, and to develop and test new medical techniques.
+Design and run a prospective study recruiting thirty patients with post-operative infections, draft the…
Conduct medical research to aid in controlling and curing disease, to investigate new medications, and to develop and test new medical techniques.
+Design and run a prospective study recruiting thirty patients with post-operative infections, draft the protocol, obtain IRB application materials, set inclusion criteria, arrange microbiology assays and pharmacokinetic sampling, and prepare a manuscript-ready results table by November 1.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Control patient's level of consciousness
+Titrate anesthetic and adjunct medications to maintain target bispectral index 40–60 during the case,…
Control patient's level of consciousness
+Titrate anesthetic and adjunct medications to maintain target bispectral index 40–60 during the case, document agents and doses, monitor hemodynamics and ventilation continuously, and notify surgeon and recovery team if consciousness level deviates from plan.
The tools that do the workAnesthesia machineEDImis Anesthesia Managerjob descriptions
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Review laboratory tests and imaging
+Review the patient’s latest complete blood count, coagulation panel, electrolytes, chest X‑ray and CT…
Review laboratory tests and imaging
+Review the patient’s latest complete blood count, coagulation panel, electrolytes, chest X‑ray and CT abdomen, note abnormalities that alter anesthetic risk, summarize findings with perioperative implications, and message the surgical team with any recommended delays or corrective steps.
The tools that do the workEpicjob descriptions
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Perform epidurals and nerve blocks
+Perform ultrasound‑guided lumbar epidural with sterile technique for labor analgesia or targeted peripheral…
Perform epidurals and nerve blocks
+Perform ultrasound‑guided lumbar epidural with sterile technique for labor analgesia or targeted peripheral nerve block for orthopedic cases, confirm correct spread or nerve stimulation response, record block type and local anesthetic dose, and outline post‑block monitoring plan.
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Manage chronic pain conditions
+Establish a chronic pain plan for this patient: review prior treatments and opiate usage, order diagnostic…
Manage chronic pain conditions
+Establish a chronic pain plan for this patient: review prior treatments and opiate usage, order diagnostic blocks or imaging as needed, initiate multimodal regimen including non‑opioid analgesics and targeted interventions, and schedule follow‑up in four weeks to assess function and side effects.
The tools that do the workMEDITECHjob descriptions
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Provide healthcare services to patients in specialised medicine
+Provide perioperative care for this complex medicine consult: assess cardiovascular, hematologic and…
Provide healthcare services to patients in specialised medicine
+Provide perioperative care for this complex medicine consult: assess cardiovascular, hematologic and infectious risks, reconcile medications, propose anesthetic plan tailored to comorbidities, coordinate with ENT and hematology, and enter the consult note and orders for monitoring and perioperative labs.
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Provide and maintain life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.
+Provide and maintain full life support and secure the airway for Marcus Patel, age 62, prepare him for…
Provide and maintain life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.
+Provide and maintain full life support and secure the airway for Marcus Patel, age 62, prepare him for emergency laparotomy now: confirm IV access, set ventilator settings for lung-protective strategy, prime vasoactive infusions, and brief the surgical team.
The tools that do the workAnesthesia machineDrug databaseO*NET
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Position patient on operating table to maximize patient comfort and surgical accessibility.
+Position Emma Li on the operating table for right thyroidectomy: head extended with shoulder roll, neck…
Position patient on operating table to maximize patient comfort and surgical accessibility.
+Position Emma Li on the operating table for right thyroidectomy: head extended with shoulder roll, neck supported to maximize exposure and comfort, pad all pressure points, secure arm boards at 90 degrees, and confirm surgical team can access field.
The tools that do the workAnesthesia machineO*NET
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Decide when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room or ward or to be sent home following outpatient surgery.
+Decide if Rajiv Singh is ready to leave PACU after outpatient arthroscopy: confirm stable vitals for 60…
Decide when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room or ward or to be sent home following outpatient surgery.
+Decide if Rajiv Singh is ready to leave PACU after outpatient arthroscopy: confirm stable vitals for 60 minutes, pain controlled with oral meds, minimal nausea, intact airway reflexes, and that his escort and discharge instructions are present before signing discharge.
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Provide medical care and consultation in many settings, prescribing medication and treatment and referring patients for surgery.
+Evaluate Maria Gonzalez in clinic and provide perioperative anesthesia consultation: review history, order…
Provide medical care and consultation in many settings, prescribing medication and treatment and referring patients for surgery.
+Evaluate Maria Gonzalez in clinic and provide perioperative anesthesia consultation: review history, order necessary labs and ECG, recommend preop optimization, prescribe appropriate perioperative medications, and refer to ENT for airway evaluation if needed.
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Coordinate and direct work of nurses, medical technicians, and other health care providers.
+Coordinate the OR team for back-to-back cases tomorrow: assign nurse leads and techs to rooms 2 and 3,…
Coordinate and direct work of nurses, medical technicians, and other health care providers.
+Coordinate the OR team for back-to-back cases tomorrow: assign nurse leads and techs to rooms 2 and 3, confirm instrument turnover plan, set induction and emergence responsibilities, and schedule a 0730 h huddle to review contingency plans.
The tools that do the workAtStaff Physician SchedulerMicrosoft OutlookO*NET
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Instruct individuals and groups on ways to preserve health and prevent disease.
+Teach the residency noon conference on preventing surgical site infections: prepare a 20-minute talk covering…
Instruct individuals and groups on ways to preserve health and prevent disease.
+Teach the residency noon conference on preventing surgical site infections: prepare a 20-minute talk covering skin antisepsis, antibiotic timing, MRSA screening, and perioperative glucose control, include two case examples and three actionable takeaways.
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Administer general anesthesia or regional nerve blocks
+Induce and maintain general anesthesia or perform the specified regional nerve block for Mrs. Elena Morales,…
Administer general anesthesia or regional nerve blocks
+Induce and maintain general anesthesia or perform the specified regional nerve block for Mrs. Elena Morales, ASA II, scheduled for thyroidectomy at 09:30 today — confirm airway plan, drug doses, monitoring lines, and consent before induction.
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Monitor vital signs during surgery
+Continuously monitor heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, end-tidal CO2 and temperature for Mr.…
Monitor vital signs during surgery
+Continuously monitor heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, end-tidal CO2 and temperature for Mr. David Singh during his laparoscopic colectomy, call for vasoactive support if MAP drops below 65 mmHg, and document any events in the intraoperative record.
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Manage patient pain during and after surgery
+Manage perioperative analgesia for Ms. Aisha Khan undergoing knee replacement: give multimodal regimen…
Manage patient pain during and after surgery
+Manage perioperative analgesia for Ms. Aisha Khan undergoing knee replacement: give multimodal regimen including scheduled acetaminophen and NSAID, start patient-controlled opioid with lockout 10 minutes, and arrange single-shot adductor canal block before emergence.
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Supervise anesthesia care team
+Lead the anesthesia care team for the morning block: assign primary anesthesia and backup for each of the…
Supervise anesthesia care team
+Lead the anesthesia care team for the morning block: assign primary anesthesia and backup for each of the five cases, confirm equipment and drug trays are ready, debrief handoff plans with residents, and be available for rapid response to any intraoperative crisis.
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