O*NET-SOC 29-1211.00

Anesthesiologists

Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications.Core7754
Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure.Core7756
Provide and maintain life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.Core7755
Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods.Core7753
Examine patient, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.Core7757
Position patient on operating table to maximize patient comfort and surgical accessibility.Core7758
Coordinate administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operation.Core7760
Decide when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room or ward or to be sent home following outpatient surgery.Core7759
Confer with other medical professionals to determine type and method of anesthetic or sedation to render patient insensible to pain.Core7761
Order laboratory tests, x-rays, and other diagnostic procedures.Core7763
Inform students and staff of types and methods of anesthesia administration, signs of complications, and emergency methods to counteract reactions.Core7767
Provide medical care and consultation in many settings, prescribing medication and treatment and referring patients for surgery.Core7766
Manage anesthesiological services, coordinating them with other medical activities and formulating plans and procedures.Core7765
Diagnose illnesses, using examinations, tests, and reports.Core7764
Coordinate and direct work of nurses, medical technicians, and other health care providers.Core7762
Schedule and maintain use of surgical suite, including operating, wash-up, waiting rooms, or anesthetic and sterilizing equipment.Supplemental7768
Instruct individuals and groups on ways to preserve health and prevent disease.Core7769
Conduct medical research to aid in controlling and curing disease, to investigate new medications, and to develop and test new medical techniques.Supplemental7770

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 18 examples in 9 categories, 7 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Medical software

AetherPalm InfusiCalc
Anesthesia machine software
Drug database software
EDImis Anesthesia Manager
Electronic medical record EMR software
Epic SystemsHot TechnologyIn Demand
Medical calculator software
MEDITECH softwareHot Technology
Skyscape 5-Minute Clinical Consult
Skyscape AnesthesiaDrugs

Calendar and scheduling software

AtStaff Physician Scheduler

Billing and invoicing software

Healthpac Medical Billing

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft AccessHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

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Getting Information

Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (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 open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Diagnose medical conditions.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Scheduling Work and Activities

Schedule medical facility use.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (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 open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (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

Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (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 open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Position patients for treatment or examination.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (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 open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise patient care personnel.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Direct healthcare delivery programs.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (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

Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Prescribe treatments or therapies.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Prescribe medications.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (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 30.3

Job 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 open

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DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 20

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Level mix

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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.