Anaesthetist Job Descriptions

Anesthesiologists are highly trained specialists, whose practice includes pain management and intensive care medicine. They often deal with emergency situations by providing advanced life support, the ability to breathe and resuscitation of the heart and lungs.
As an anesthesiologist, his work could include:
· Preparation of patients for surgery
· Pain relief in childbirth
· Pain relief after surgery
· Management of acute and chronic pain
· Helping psychiatric patients receiving electric shock therapy
• Provide sedation and anesthesia to radiology and radiotherapy patients.

Key Skills
· compassion, integrity and a strong sense of responsibility
· a keen interest and ability in science and medicine
· a genuine interest in the well-being of patients
· excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain patient choices
· the ability to put people at ease and inspire trust and confidence
· the ability to work independently and as part of a team
· the potential to lead, train and supervise a team or unit
· strong analytical skills
· good practical skills for examining patients and performing procedures
· The ability to work under pressure and make quick, clear decisions.