Tuesday December 8, 2009
Are you seeking a medical job that's a real "gas"? All kidding aside, careers in anesthesiology offer a fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding health career working in the operating room (OR). Most anesthesiologists work in hospital ORs, while others work in outpatient surgery centers, medical offices, or dental offices. Careers in anesthesiology are some of the most lucrative of all healthcare careers, because of the training required, and the nature of the work, which is very high-risk, and high-pressure. Additionally, careers in anesthesiology often require being on call at night and on weekends on a regular basis. (The frequency of call depends on the surgical volume, and the number of anesthesiologists who are sharing the call schedule.)
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthesia (gases and/or injections) before and during surgery or a surgical procedure. As another career option, some anesthesiologists specialize in pain management. Pain managment specialists run an office-based practice administering injections and other treatments to help patients manage chronic pain.
If becoming a doctor is not an option for you, but you're interested in working in a surgical setting, you may want to explore a career as a CRNA. A CRNA is an advanced practice nurse who also administers anesthesia to patients during surgery in place of the anesthesiologist. CRNAs work as an extension of anesthesiologists, performing essentially the same duties, but must work at a facility where an anesthesiologist is on staff and can provide oversight such as quality control or emergency back-up, if needed.
More: Anesthesiologist Career Profile | CRNA Career ProfileCareers In AnesthesiologySource: www.about.com
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