2. Anesthesiologist
Anesthesiologists work in hospitals, clinics, and pain
treatment centers. They are doctors who administer
drugs and gasses to patients so they don’t feel pain
during surgery.
3. Working Conditions
Anesthesiologists work indoors, almost 100% of the
time. They work in very sterile environments, like the
operating room. They have sometimes very long
working hours, and they are always busy. This job is
not for someone who is lazy.
4. 4 years of undergraduate school
4 years of medical school
Residency of 3 to 8 years
Education and Residency
5. Advancement
Anesthesiologists, after one year of specialization in
anesthesiology, have a very good chance of moving to
a higher position and getting paid at least $20,000
more!
6. Salary
Anesthesiologists earn about $140,000 the first year. If they have
over two years of specialty, they can earn up to, on average, $321,886.
If an anesthesiologist worked for ten years, their pay can become up to
$500,000 (that being the highest position possible).The only thing that
pays more than anesthesiology, would be to become a specialty surgeon.
7. Job Outlook
Employment for anesthesiologists is growing faster than
average, due to the expansion of health care industries
and our aging population.
8. Using English Skills
Anesthesiologists spend most of their
day in the office filing paperwork. They
have to read it, examine it, make sure it
is correct, and then they have to file it.
9. Communication Skills
Anesthesiologists need to be excellent
communicators. They must be able to
communicate effectively with their patients
and other healthcare support staff.
10. Lifestyle
The job is intense and demanding but it will
provide for the finer things in life.
