Anaesthetist
OSCA 264131·ANZSCO 253211
5,700
22.3%
34.8%
44 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Anaesthetist is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
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About this career
Provides direct medical care to patients requiring general, regional or local anaesthesia for surgical, diagnostic and other procedures, such as prevention of pain and maintenance of body function.
What they typically do
- Performs pre-operative examinations of patients to determine appropriate anaesthetic and sedation in concurrence with Physicians and Surgeons
- Discusses the anaesthetic process and risks with patients, and obtains their informed consent prior to surgery
- Administers local, regional and general anaesthetics using a variety of methods such as inhalational and intravenous administration, and utilises diverse airway management techniques
- Monitors patients throughout surgical procedures and in immediate post-operative procedures
- Records details of anaesthetic and sedation administered, and the condition of patients before, during and after anaesthesia
- Assists in acute pain management of patients
- Liaises with other Health Professionals to provide diagnosis and treatment for patients with chronic pain
- Examines and treats patients requiring intensive care or resuscitation
- Consults with other Health Professionals to optimise patient care and safety
- May instruct medical, nursing, student and multidisciplinary staff on the signs, symptoms and diagnosis of allergic and anaphylactic reactions to anaesthetic agents, and supervision and treatment of life threatening emergencies
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Anaesthetist.
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