Air Force
MEDICAL

AFSC

45AX

Anesthesiologist

Description

Ensuring the comfort and safety of our Airmen and their families is a top priority, especially when they need medical attention. Responsible for administering local and general anesthetics, Anesthesiologists manage the health and well-being of patients before, during and immediately following a surgery or procedure. Stationed at medical facilities around the world, these specialists are critical members of any healthcare team.

Core Skills

  • clinical systems usage and optimization
  • perioperative workflow management
  • data-driven clinical decision making
  • risk assessment and mitigation
  • quality assurance and performance improvement
  • interdisciplinary team coordination
  • policy and protocol development
  • technical communication with IT and biomedical staff
  • training and mentoring clinical staff
  • incident documentation and reporting

Common Certifications

  • American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) Certification
  • State Medical License
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • HIPAA Compliance Training

Civilian Career Paths

  • EMERGENCY MEDICINE
  • NURSING
  • CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
  • IT MANAGEMENT

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