O*NET-SOC 29-1071.01
Anesthesiologist Assistants
Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Control anesthesia levels during procedures.Supplemental17310
- 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.Supplemental17305
- Provide airway management interventions including tracheal intubation, fiber optics, or ventilary support.Core17301
- 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).Core17302
- Administer blood, blood products, or supportive fluids.Supplemental17309
- Collect and document patients' pre-anesthetic health histories.Supplemental17300
- Assist in the provision of advanced life support techniques including those procedures using high frequency ventilation or intra-arterial cardiovascular assistance devices.Supplemental17306
- Verify availability of operating room supplies, medications, and gases.Core17296
- Pretest and calibrate anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.Core17304
- Monitor and document patients' progress during post-anesthesia period.Supplemental17303
- Administer anesthetic, adjuvant, or accessory drugs under the direction of an anesthesiologist.Supplemental17311
- Assist anesthesiologists in performing anesthetic procedures, such as epidural or spinal injections.Supplemental17307
- Provide clinical instruction, supervision or training to staff in areas such as anesthesia practices.Supplemental17297
- Assist in the application of monitoring techniques, such as pulmonary artery catheterization, electroencephalographic spectral analysis, echocardiography, or evoked potentials.Supplemental17308
- Collect samples or specimens for diagnostic testing.Supplemental17298
- Participate in seminars, workshops, or other professional activities to keep abreast of developments in anesthesiology.Core17299
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 29 examples in 8 categories, 7 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Medical software
- Allscripts PM
- athenahealth athenaCollector
- Automatic Data Processing AdvancedMD EHR
- Benchmark Systems Benchmark Clinical EHR
- Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR
- CareCloud Central
- Cerner PowerWorks Practice Management
- eClinicalWorks EHR softwareHot Technology
- Epic Practice Management
- GalacTek ECLIPSE
- GE Healthcare Centricity Practice Solution
- Greenway Medical Technologies PrimeSUITE
- HealthFusion MediTouch
- IOS Health Systems Medios EHR
- Kareo Practice Management
- McKesson Practice Plus
- Modernizing Medicine Practice Management
- NextGen Healthcare NextGen Practice Management
- simplifyMD
- Vitera Healthcare Solutions Vitera Intergy
- WRSHealth EMR
Electronic mail software
- Email software
- Microsoft OutlookHot Technology
Data base user interface and query software
- Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot Technology
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology
Word processing software
- Microsoft WordHot Technology
Inventory management software
- Pyxis MedStation software
Detailed Work Activities
From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it
Free · O*NET 30.3Getting Information
Gather medical information from patient histories.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Handling and Moving Objects
Collect biological specimens from patients.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Documenting/Recording Information
Record patient medical histories.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Assisting and Caring for Others
Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Administer blood or other fluids intravenously.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Treat medical emergencies.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Implement advanced life support techniques.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Training and Teaching Others
Train medical providers.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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- Not mapped yet
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Supervise patient care personnel.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source
WFA coverage: AI skills for this job
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openPilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.
Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.