Examine patient, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures

Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and work to correct bad reactions or complications

Consult with other medical professionals to decide the type and way of administering the anesthetic or sedation so that the patient feels no pain

Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods

Coordinate administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operation

Provide and maintain life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery

Position patient on operating table to maximize patient comfort and surgeon's access to area being operated on

Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure