Anesthesiologist

1. Anesthesiologist Salena Taylor

2. Description During surgery monitors vital signs Adjusts anesthetics Administers medications

3. Salary Varies from: $245,370 - $424,122 Average range: $288,453 - $382,019

4. Education • Undergraduate (pre-medicine, biology, or chemistry) • Post-graduate • Four years of medical school • One year of anesthesiology internship • At least three years of residency • Specialty (one year fellowship)

5. Certification • Pass certification test through: • American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) • American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) • Exam consists of Oral and written section • Written section 200-250 multiple choice questions

6. Attire • In office: • Business attire • Men-slacks, dress shirt, and tie, closed toed shoes • Women-blouse, dress pants, or skirt, hoes, and closed toed shoes • Usually a lab coat • In surgery: • Scrubs • Lab coat • Facemask • Eye protection • Shoe covers

7. Hours • Generally you can work: • AM or PM shifts (12 hours) • 7 AM-7 PM or 7 PM-7 AM • 24 hour shift • 48 hour shift (only on weekends) • You can usually choose your hours • Most anesthesiologist work 45-80 hours per week

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