Anesthesiologist Assistants work under the direct supervision of licensed Anesthesiologists. Certified by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), they adhere to all guidelines and provide flawless service to the patients. The Anesthesiologist Assistants handle the equipments and monitor patients’ health conditions while providing adequate anesthesia care. They deal with the patients before and after anesthesia.

The Anesthesiologist Assistants are trained to help the surgeons and other physicians in life-saving operations. It’s impossible to conduct the surgeries without their support. They are high in demand in the United States. They review health history of the patients and consult their family members apart from conducting physical tests to identify the effects of anesthesia drug administration.

Education Requirement:

Obtain a Bachelor’s Degree: A bachelor’s degree in general science such as Chemistry and Biology is must for aspiring Anesthesiologist Assistants. Duration of the program will be four years and it may include other subjects such as Physics, Statistics, English etc.

Master’s Degree: A Master of Health Science Degree will boost the profile of Anesthesiologist Assistants. Certification through National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) is also helpful for them.

The Anesthesiologist Assistants need job experience by working under the licensed Anesthesiologists. They get trained in surgery related process, drug administration, reviewing patients’ medical history, trauma care, transplant surgery, neurosurgery etc.

Salary & Job Outlook: The projected job growth for Anesthesiologist Assistants is 38% during the period of 2012-2022, as per the data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The average annual salary for Anesthesiologist Assistant is $110,000 – $120,000. They work at medical centers, trauma centers, clinical laboratories and research labs.