Army MOS · Medical
60N Critical Care Medicine (CCM) Anesthesiologist
Overview
A Critical Care Medicine Anesthesiologist administers anesthetics to patients or supervises their administration. This work centers on the administration of anesthetics within the critical care medicine specialty.
Core Skills
- critical care and anesthesiology practice
- clinical decision-making under pressure
- patient monitoring and data interpretation
- protocol and checklist development
- interdisciplinary team leadership
- clinical documentation and reporting
- quality and safety program participation
- training and mentoring medical staff
- risk assessment and mitigation
- policy and procedure development
Civilian Software & Tools
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- AetherPalm InfusiCalc
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
- Project Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Board Certification in Anesthesiology
- Certification in Anesthesiology
- Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA): Level 1 · Funded
Career Growth
- United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
- Certification in Anesthesiology: Critical Care Medicine (CCM)
- Certification in Anesthesiology: Hospice & Palliative Medicine (HPM)
Also Common
- Certification in Anesthesiology: Pain Medicine (PM)
What the Work Involves
- Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications.
- Provide and maintain life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.
- Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure.
- Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods.
- Examine patient, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
Related Occupations
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
- Cardiologists
- Nurse Anesthetists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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