Anesthesiologist Assistants
SOC: 29-1071.01 · Job Zone 5 (Extensive preparation)
Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.
AI Impact Summary
Anesthesiologist Assistants faces low AI displacement risk with a score of 25/100. Significant displacement is estimated between 2046 and 2076. Of 16 analyzed tasks, 2 are highly automatable, particularly in routine_cognitive. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$133,260
per year
Mean Wage
$136,900
per year
Employment
156K
workers
Wage Range
$95,240 - $182,200
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Protective Factors
Total protective discount: 27.4%
Skill Analysis
AI-Vulnerable Skills (6)
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Programming is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
AI-Resistant Skills (7)
Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
AI-Augmented Skills (5)
Recommendations
Skills to Develop
These skills are at risk from AI automation. Anesthesiologist Assistants professionals should diversify beyond them.
- Reading Comprehension
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Mathematics
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Information Ordering
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Mathematics
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
- Memorization
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Skills to Leverage
These human-centric skills remain difficult for AI to replicate. Double down here.
- Manual Dexterity
Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Social Perceptiveness
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Complex Problem Solving
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Coordination
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Instructing
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Tools to Adopt
AI can amplify these skills. Learn the tools that augment rather than replace your work.
- Judgment and Decision Making
Judgment and Decision Making will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Active Learning
Active Learning will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Writing
Writing will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Systems Analysis
Systems Analysis will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Task Breakdown
16 tasks analyzed
Control anesthesia levels during procedures.
Assist anesthesiologists in monitoring of patients, including electrocardiogram (EKG), direct arterial pressure, central venous pressure, arterial blood gas, hematocrit, or routine measurement of temperature, respiration, blood pressure or heart rate.
Respond to emergency situations by providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), or pediatric advanced life support (PALS).
Provide airway management interventions including tracheal intubation, fiber optics, or ventilary support.
Administer blood, blood products, or supportive fluids.
Collect and document patients' pre-anesthetic health histories.
Assist in the provision of advanced life support techniques including those procedures using high frequency ventilation or intra-arterial cardiovascular assistance devices.
Verify availability of operating room supplies, medications, and gases.
Pretest and calibrate anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
Monitor and document patients' progress during post-anesthesia period.
Administer anesthetic, adjuvant, or accessory drugs under the direction of an anesthesiologist.
Assist anesthesiologists in performing anesthetic procedures, such as epidural or spinal injections.
Provide clinical instruction, supervision or training to staff in areas such as anesthesia practices.
Assist in the application of monitoring techniques, such as pulmonary artery catheterization, electroencephalographic spectral analysis, echocardiography, or evoked potentials.
Collect samples or specimens for diagnostic testing.
Participate in seminars, workshops, or other professional activities to keep abreast of developments in anesthesiology.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control anesthesia levels during procedures. | Non-Routine Analytical | 40 | 43.0 | 15% |
| Assist anesthesiologists in monitoring of patients, including electrocardiogram (EKG), direct arterial pressure, central venous pressure, arterial blood gas, hematocrit, or routine measurement of temperature, respiration, blood pressure or heart rate. | Non-Routine Analytical | 75 | 57.0 | 15% |
| Respond to emergency situations by providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), or pediatric advanced life support (PALS). | Non-Routine Manual | 0 | 9.0 | 5% |
| Provide airway management interventions including tracheal intubation, fiber optics, or ventilary support. | Non-Routine Manual | 0 | 9.0 | 10% |
| Administer blood, blood products, or supportive fluids. | Non-Routine Manual | 0 | 9.0 | 5% |
| Collect and document patients' pre-anesthetic health histories. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 50 | 35.0 | 5% |
| Assist in the provision of advanced life support techniques including those procedures using high frequency ventilation or intra-arterial cardiovascular assistance devices. | Non-Routine Manual | 0 | 9.0 | 5% |
| Verify availability of operating room supplies, medications, and gases. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 5% |
| Pretest and calibrate anesthesia delivery systems and monitors. | Routine Manual | 30 | 45.0 | 5% |
| Monitor and document patients' progress during post-anesthesia period. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 5% |
| Administer anesthetic, adjuvant, or accessory drugs under the direction of an anesthesiologist. | Non-Routine Manual | 0 | 9.0 | 5% |
| Assist anesthesiologists in performing anesthetic procedures, such as epidural or spinal injections. | Non-Routine Manual | 0 | 9.0 | 5% |
| Provide clinical instruction, supervision or training to staff in areas such as anesthesia practices. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 25 | 25.0 | 5% |
| Assist in the application of monitoring techniques, such as pulmonary artery catheterization, electroencephalographic spectral analysis, echocardiography, or evoked potentials. | Non-Routine Manual | 5 | 11.0 | 5% |
| Collect samples or specimens for diagnostic testing. | Routine Manual | 30 | 45.0 | 3% |
| Participate in seminars, workshops, or other professional activities to keep abreast of developments in anesthesiology. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 2% |
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