45AX - ANESTHESIOLOGIST AFSC Officer

Summary

Ensuring the comfort and safety of our Airmen and their families is a top priority, especially when they need medical attention. Responsible for administering local and general anesthetics, Anesthesiologists manage the health and well-being of patients before, during and immediately following a surgery or procedure. Stationed at medical facilities around the world, these specialists are critical members of any healthcare team.

What You’ll Do

• Determine and administer the appropriate anesthetics and anesthetic techniques for each patient.
• Utilize the latest equipment and techniques to treat patients.
• Coordinate care and administration of anesthetics with surgeon during procedures.
• Serve as a full and equal member of the operative team.

Duties

• Perform duties related to specialized field requirements.
• Support Air Force mission objectives through technical expertise.
• Develop, maintain, and implement standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with other units to accomplish mission requirements.
• Supervise and train personnel as required.

Qualifications

• Completion of residency or fellowship in anesthesiology
• Completion of Officer Training School course
• Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 48th birthday

Minimum Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and completed an ACGME- or AOA-accredited program of postgraduate specialty training

Components

• Air Force Active Duty
• Air National Guard
• Air Force Reserve