[Core] [61% incumbents] Verify availability of operating room supplies, medications, and gases.
  DWAs: Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Pretest and calibrate anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
  DWAs: Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation. | Maintain medical equipment or instruments.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Participate in seminars, workshops, or other professional activities to keep abreast of developments in anesthesiology.
  DWAs: Maintain medical or professional knowledge.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Administer blood, blood products, or supportive fluids.
  DWAs: Administer blood or other fluids intravenously.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Collect and document patients' pre-anesthetic health histories.
  DWAs: Gather medical information from patient histories. | Record patient medical histories.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Assist in the provision of advanced life support techniques including those procedures using high frequency ventilation or intra-arterial cardiovascular assistance devices.
  DWAs: Implement advanced life support techniques.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Monitor and document patients' progress during post-anesthesia period.
  DWAs: Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments. | Record patient medical histories.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Administer anesthetic, adjuvant, or accessory drugs under the direction of an anesthesiologist.
  DWAs: Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Assist anesthesiologists in performing anesthetic procedures, such as epidural or spinal injections.
  DWAs: Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain. | Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Provide clinical instruction, supervision or training to staff in areas such as anesthesia practices.
  DWAs: Train medical providers. | Supervise patient care personnel.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Assist in the application of monitoring techniques, such as pulmonary artery catheterization, electroencephalographic spectral analysis, echocardiography, or evoked potentials.
  DWAs: Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Provide airway management interventions including tracheal intubation, fiber optics, or ventilary support.
  DWAs: Implement advanced life support techniques.

[Core] [60% incumbents] 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).
  DWAs: Treat medical emergencies.

[Supplemental] [60% incumbents] Control anesthesia levels during procedures.
  DWAs: Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment.

[Supplemental] [60% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. | Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.

[Supplemental] [60% incumbents] Collect samples or specimens for diagnostic testing.
  DWAs: Collect biological specimens from patients.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Monitoring (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Speaking (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Science (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Mathematics (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:4.06 lvl:4.21) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  English Language (imp:4.01 lvl:4.24) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Chemistry (imp:3.62 lvl:3.74) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.60 lvl:4.70) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Mathematics (imp:3.56 lvl:3.53) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Biology (imp:3.46 lvl:3.45) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Education and Training (imp:3.38 lvl:3.37) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.10 lvl:3.06) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Mechanical (imp:2.86 lvl:2.56) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.85 lvl:2.47) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Psychology (imp:2.74 lvl:3.82) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Physics (imp:2.64 lvl:2.84) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.54 lvl:2.81) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Law and Government (imp:2.49 lvl:1.81) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.46 lvl:2.37) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Foreign Language (imp:2.28 lvl:1.61) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Communications and Media (imp:2.17 lvl:1.90) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.06 lvl:1.82) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Administrative (imp:2.00 lvl:1.98) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.98 lvl:2.06) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Transportation (imp:1.97 lvl:0.97) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Administration and Management (imp:1.92 lvl:1.55) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.59 lvl:1.21) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Telecommunications (imp:1.53 lvl:0.79) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Production and Processing (imp:1.46) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.42 lvl:0.82) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Design (imp:1.34) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Geography (imp:1.33) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Food Production (imp:1.29) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  History and Archeology (imp:1.26) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.20) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Building and Construction (imp:1.20) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.15) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Oral Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:4.38) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Written Expression (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Information Ordering (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Control Precision (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Number Facility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.38) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Visualization (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Response Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Originality (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Static Strength (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Depth Perception (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Rate Control (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Stamina (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.38) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.42 lvl:5.10) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.38 lvl:5.69) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.37 lvl:5.34) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.36 lvl:5.35) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Getting Information (imp:4.28 lvl:4.58) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.26 lvl:4.71) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.26 lvl:5.00) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Processing Information (imp:4.15 lvl:4.65) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.11 lvl:5.89) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.09 lvl:4.73) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.92 lvl:4.45) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.71 lvl:4.05) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.68 lvl:4.80) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.59 lvl:4.44) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.58 lvl:3.89) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.55 lvl:4.53) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.52 lvl:3.36) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.42 lvl:4.19) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.30 lvl:4.27) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.30 lvl:3.43) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.29 lvl:3.72) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.22 lvl:4.68) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.17 lvl:3.67) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.15 lvl:3.38) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.03 lvl:3.11) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.01 lvl:3.66) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.98 lvl:2.94) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.95 lvl:3.72) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.90 lvl:3.07) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Working with Computers (imp:2.82 lvl:2.84) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.77 lvl:2.83) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.62 lvl:2.52) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.62 lvl:2.01) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.49 lvl:3.18) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.46 lvl:2.28) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.46 lvl:2.60) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.23 lvl:2.52) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.09 lvl:2.00) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.09 lvl:1.79) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.98 lvl:1.58) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:10.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Cooperation (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:6.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Control (imp:5.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:4.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Empathy (imp:3.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.74) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Self-Control (imp:2.63) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cooperation (imp:2.43) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Integrity (imp:2.40) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Adaptability (imp:2.13) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Perseverance (imp:2.08) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.04) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Empathy (imp:2.04) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Perseverance (imp:2.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.97) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.63) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.45) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Sincerity (imp:1.39) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Initiative (imp:1.21) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Social Orientation (imp:1.02) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Optimism (imp:0.79) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Humility (imp:0.72) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.19) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Dependability () — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Time Management (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Operation and Control (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Instructing (imp:2.75 lvl:3.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:2.50 lvl:2.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Negotiation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Repairing (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.38) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.25 lvl:0.62) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 162,150
  annual_median    : $135,880
  annual_pct10     : $99,380
  annual_pct25     : $120,670
  annual_pct75     : $163,980
  annual_pct90     : $190,280
  annual_mean      : $141,280
  hourly_median    : $65.33

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : New Jersey ($165,690)
  lowest_state     : Alabama ($104,960)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.579x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (51 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:  150,100  median: $ 135,550
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    4,790  median: $ 157,040
  Educational Services                     emp:    3,670  median: $ 134,770
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    2,310  median: $ 158,550
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      510  median: $ 143,220
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      350  median: $ 137,710
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      290  median: $ 110,120
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:       50  median: $ 138,040

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (8 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:  150,100  median: $ 135,550
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    4,790  median: $ 157,040
  Educational Services                     emp:    3,670  median: $ 134,770
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    2,310  median: $ 158,550
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      510  median: $ 143,220
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      350  median: $ 137,710
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Certified anesthesiologist assistants (CAAs) are master’s degree level non-physician anesthesia care providers in North America. CAAs are members of the anesthesia care team as described by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). This designation must be disambiguated from the Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant (CCAA) designation conferred by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists. All CAAs possess a baccalaureate degree, and complete an intensive didactic and clinical program at a postgraduate level. CAAs are trained in the delivery and maintenance of most types of anesthesia care as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques. The goal of CAA education is to guide the transformation of student applicants into competent clinicians.


== General description ==
Prior to acceptance into their respective graduate programs all anesthesiologist assistant students must possess an undergraduate degree. The anesthesiologist assistant works under the medical direction of a physician anesthesiologist as a part of the  anesthesia care team. Anesthesiologist assistants administer all forms of anesthetic medications, IV fluids and blood products.
Anesthesiologist assistants generally work in the hospital setting but can work at any location (with the presence/direction of a physician anesthesiologist) such as pain clinics, dental offices, and outpatient surgical centers. Anesthesiologist assistants work in most facets of surgical environments such as endoscopy, conscious sedation, abdominal surgery, orthopedic surgery, as well as  cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, transplant surgery, and trauma surgery centers. Currently Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants are able to practice in twenty two states, the District of Columbia, and Guam. In each of these states, the anesthesiologist assistant falls under the regulatory authority and licensing of the State Board of Medicine.
As of 2017 there are twelve anesthesiologist assistant training programs in the United States all of which offer degrees at the Master's level. Approximately 97% of currently working anesthesiologist assistants hold a master's degree (some early anesthesiologist assistant graduates held bachelor's degrees). All newly credentialed and future anesthesiologist assistants must complete an accredited Master's program for anesthesiologist assistants. Upon completion of the educational program, graduates must sit for a credentialing exam that is co-validated by the National Board of Medical Examiners and National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants. All anesthesiologist assistant programs are credentialed by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP).


== History of the profession ==
In the 1960s, three anesthesiologists, Joachim S. Gravenstein, John E. Steinhaus, and Perry P. Volpitto, were concerned with the shortage of anesthesiologists in the country. These academic department chairs analyzed the spectrum of tasks required during anesthesia care. The tasks were individually evaluated based on the level of professional responsibility, required education and necessary technical skill. The result of this anesthesia workforce analysis was to introduce the concept of team care and to define a new type of anesthesia provider called a mid-level anesthesia practitioner linked to a supervising anesthesiologist. This new professional - the Anesthesiologist Assistant or AA - was an answer to help alleviate this shortage
The chairmen's vision became reality in 1969 when the first AA training programs began accepting students at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.


== Education ==
A master's level education is required to train anesthesiologist assistants to collect patient data, assist in the evaluation of patients’ physical and mental status, document the surgical procedures planned, and administer the therapeutic plan for patient care that has been formulated by the anesthesiologist. There are twenty one programs available for the Anesthesiologist Assistant master's degree in the United States. All programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP).

Bluefield University at VCOM-Auburn in Auburn, AL (Est. 2021)
Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio (Est. 1970)
Case Western Reserve University in Houston, Texas (Est. 2010)
Case Western Reserve University in Austin, Texas (Est. 2023)
Case Western Reserve University in Washington, District of Columbia (Est. 2012)
Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia (Est. 1969)
Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana (Est. 2017)
Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Est. 2016)
Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown, Ohio (Est. 2022)
Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Est. 2005)
Nova Southeastern University in Tampa, Florida (Est. 2009)
Nova Southeastern University in Jacksonville, Florida (Est. 2019)
Nova Southeastern University in Centennial, Colorado (Est. 2023)
Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, Ohio (Est. 2022)
South University in Orlando, Florida (Est. 2021)
South University in Savannah, Georgia (Est. 2004)
South University in West Palm Beach, Florida (Est. 2021)
University of Colorado in Denver, Colorado (Est. 2013)
University of Missouri–Kansas City in Kansas City, Missouri (Est. 2008)
University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico (Est. 2023)
To enroll in an AA program, candidates require a bachelor's degree in any field,have to obtain a minimum of eight hours of documented anesthesia exposure by observation in the operating room.  All programs require an entrance exam (either GRE or MCAT, MCAT preferred).
Program lengths range from 24 to 28 months with didactic and clinical instruction. Didactic training includes courses such as physiology, pharmacology, airway management, simulation laboratory, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, anatomy, monitoring, and applied principles and practices. In addition to class work, programs include 2000 to 2700 clinical hours per student. Students gain preoperative, intra-operative and post-operative experience with a variety of patients in a variety of surgical settings. In addition, each program may have additional educational experiences; for example, Nova Southeastern University provides students with courses on scientific research and publishing. All programs must have at least one board-certified, licensed anesthesiologist serving as a director. Additionally, each AA program must be based at, or in collaboration with, a university that has a medical school.


== Certification ==
Graduates from an accredited educational program are eligible to take the initial certifying examination and can do so up to 6 months before graduating from the program. The certifying examination for anesthesiologist assistants is a written exam administered by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), which is contracted by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA). Once successfully completed, the NCCAA will award a time-limited certificate to each candidate. In order to maintain certification, anesthesiologist assistants need to register for 40 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) every two years and successfully complete a Continued Demonstration of Qualifications (CDQ) examination every six years.


== Scope of practice ==
Anesthesiologist assistants are mid-level providers who work under the direction of licensed physician anesthesiologists as integral members of the Anesthesia Care Team (ACT) . The following list is obtained from the American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAAA), which states anesthesiologist assistant responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Obtain an appropriate and accur

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Anesthesiologist assistants are master's-level healthcare professionals who work under anesthesiologist supervision to provide anesthesia care during surgical and non-surgical procedures. They monitor patient vital signs, administer medications, and maintain anesthesia equipment while ensuring patient safety throughout perioperative care. These specialized practitioners combine extensive medical knowledge with technical expertise to support complex anesthesia delivery in operating rooms and procedural areas.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Anesthesiologist assistants begin each shift by pretesting and calibrating anesthesia delivery systems and monitors to ensure proper equipment function. They collect and document patients' pre-anesthetic health histories, verify availability of operating room supplies, medications, and gases. During procedures, they administer anesthetic, adjuvant, or accessory drugs under anesthesiologist direction and assist in performing anesthetic procedures such as epidural or spinal injections. They continuously monitor and document patients' progress during the post-anesthesia period, administer blood products or supportive fluids as needed, and assist in advanced life support techniques including high frequency ventilation. Between cases, they provide clinical instruction and supervision to staff on anesthesia practices.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess exceptional attention to detail and problem sensitivity, as patient safety depends on precise monitoring and quick recognition of complications. They demonstrate strong deductive and inductive reasoning abilities to assess complex medical situations and make critical decisions under pressure. Successful anesthesiologist assistants exhibit high integrity and cautiousness, understanding that their actions directly impact patient outcomes during vulnerable surgical states. They thrive on cooperation and teamwork, working seamlessly with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and operating room staff to coordinate patient care. These professionals are achievement-oriented learners who continuously update their medical knowledge through seminars and professional development activities.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into this profession requires completion of a master's degree program specifically in anesthesiologist assistant studies, which represents 41.7% of practitioners according to education distribution data. These programs typically require prerequisite coursework in sciences including chemistry, biology, and mathematics, reflecting the strong foundational knowledge needed in medicine and dentistry. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in critical thinking, active learning, and scientific reasoning before entering rigorous graduate training that combines classroom instruction with extensive clinical rotations.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Anesthesiologist assistants can advance to senior clinical roles, assuming greater responsibility for complex cases and specialized procedures such as cardiothoracic anesthesia. Many progress into educational roles, providing clinical instruction and supervision to new practitioners and students in anesthesia programs. Some pursue administrative positions overseeing anesthesia departments or quality improvement initiatives, while others may transition into related advanced practice roles or pursue additional education to become physician anesthesiologists. The specialized expertise gained opens pathways to research, consulting, or medical device development in the anesthesia field.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, anesthesiologist assistants earn a median annual salary of $135,880, with employment of 162,150 nationwide and wages ranging from $99,380 to $190,280 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic variation is moderate with a 1.58x ratio between highest-paying New Jersey ($165,690) and lowest-paying Alabama ($104,960), reflecting regional differences in healthcare markets and cost of living. The overwhelming majority (92.6%) work in Health Care and Social Assistance, with smaller concentrations in government (2.9%) and educational services (2.3%). Demand remains strong as surgical volumes increase with an aging population, and the role provides cost-effective anesthesia care compared to physician-only models. Job Zone 5 classification indicates extensive preparation requirements, creating barriers to entry that help maintain competitive compensation levels.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Anesthesiologist assistants face low automation risk due to their core activities requiring human judgment, patient interaction, and real-time clinical decision-making that cannot be reliably automated. While monitoring equipment becomes increasingly sophisticated with AI-assisted alerts, the role's emphasis on identifying subtle changes in patient status, making complex decisions during emergencies, and providing hands-on patient care remains fundamentally human-centered. Technology will likely augment rather than replace these professionals, with advanced monitoring systems and decision support tools enhancing their ability to provide safe, effective anesthesia care.

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