Responsibilities:

Examining patients’ histories for allergies or illnesses that would affect anesthesia.
Evaluating and preparing patients, providing education about surgery and recovery, and discussing the side effects of anesthesia with them.
Determining the amount and type of anesthesia needed for the patient and the best way to administer it.
Preparing and administering the proper dose of anesthesia.
Monitoring patients’ vital signs and their dose of anesthesia during medical procedures.
Overseeing patients’ safety during anesthesia recovery.
Evaluating patients’ progress before, during, and after medical procedures.
Performing some administrative duties, such as ordering anesthesia, training new staff, and overseeing department finances.