Anesthesiologist Assistants
Code: 29-1071.01
Bright Outlook
Zone 5
Median Annual Salary
£135,880
Range: £99,380 - £190,280
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Job Zone 5
Industry Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Anesthesia Assistant
Anesthesia Orderly
Anesthesia Technician (Anesthesia Tech)
Anesthesiology Assistant
Anesthesiology Technician (Anesthesiology Tech)
CAA (Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant)
CAA (Certified Anesthesiology Assistant)
Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Technician (Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Tech)
Cer.AT (Certified Anesthesia Technician)
Cer.ATT (Certified Anesthesia Technologist)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Provide airway management interventions including tracheal intubation, fiber optics, or ventilary support.
- Assist anesthesiologists in monitoring of patients, including electrocardiogram (EKG), direct arterial pressure, central venous pressure, arterial blood gas, hematocrit, or routine measurement of temperature, respiration, blood pressure or heart rate.
- Control anesthesia levels during procedures.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Medical software
Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR
eClinicalWorks EHR software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Electronic mail software
Email software
Microsoft Outlook
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
Health
medicine and dentistry
Math and Science
biology
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
read and understand what is written
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
do two or more things at the same time
Hand and Finger Use
keep your arm or hand steady
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Conventional
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
Key Work Styles:
Adaptability
Perseverance
Empathy
Stress Tolerance
Self-Control
Achievement Orientation
Frequently Asked Questions About Anesthesiologist Assistants
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Anesthesiologist Assistants is £135,880. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £99,380, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £190,280 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Anesthesiologist Assistants typically aligns with Job Zone 5 (Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a graduate school education. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Essential skills and tooling for a Anesthesiologist Assistants include: Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR, eClinicalWorks EHR software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Email software, Microsoft Outlook. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Bright).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£99,380
Median Annual (Average):
£135,880
90th Percentile (Senior):
£190,280
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