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Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

Currently Employed: 569

Yearly Projected Openings: 20

Typical Hourly Wage: $38.12 - $53.29

Typical Annual Salary: $79,300 - $110,800

• Control anesthesia levels during procedures.
• 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 and heart rate.
• Respond to emergency situations by providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), or pediatric advanced life support (PALS).
• Provide airway management interventions including tracheal intubation, fiber optics, or ventilary support.
• Administer blood, blood products, or supportive fluids.
• Collect and document patients' pre-anesthetic health histories.
• Assist in the provision of advanced life support techniques including those procedures using high frequency ventilation or intra-arterial cardiovascular assistance devices.
• Verify availability of operating room supplies, medications, and gases.
• Pretest and calibrate anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
• Monitor and document patients' progress during post-anesthesia period.