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Career 1: Anesthesiologist

Career 2: Radiologist

Specific Work
Activities

a.Review comments of other physicians

b.Discuss and plan sedation with other doctors,
nurses, and patients
c.Monitor equipment during and after the procedure
d.Take classes to update skills

a.Prepare comprehensive reports of findings

b.Explain process, risks, benefits, or alternative
treatments to patients
c.Document all procedures performed
d.Communicate test results to physicians, patients,
and families

Common Work
Activities

a.Make decisions and solve problems

b.Assist and care for others
c.Analyse data or information
d.Control machines and processes

a.Make decisions and solve problems

b.Assist and care for others
c.Analyse data or information
d.Control machines and processes

Working Conditions

a.Always inside
b.Are sometimes exposed to hazardous conditions
c.May be on call any hour of the day or night
d.Work in a competitive and stressful environment
where deadlines are firm

a.Always inside
b.Repeat the same physical and mental activities
c.Exposed to radiation on a daily basis
d.Usually work a set schedule

Physical Demands

a.Stand for long periods of time

b.See details of objects that are less than a few feet
away
c.Speak clearly so a listener can understand
d.React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet

a.Sit for long periods of time

b.See differences between color, shades, and
brightness
c.Hear sounds and recognize the difference between
them
d.Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls

Skills & Abilities

a.Listen to others and ask questions

b.Notice when something is wrong or about to go
wrong
c.Use reasoning to discover answers to problems
d.Concentrate and not be distracted while doing a
task

a.Express ideas clrealy while speaking

b.Use scientific methods to solve problems
c.Watch guages, dials, and output to make sure a
machine is working properly
d.Identify a pattern that is hidden in distracting material

Knowledge

a.Biology
b.Chemistry
c.English Language
d.Mathematics

a.Medicine and dentistry

b.Computers and Electronics
c.Education and training
d.Psychology

Interests & Values

a.Have realistic interests.

b.Have scientific interests
c.Consider achievement important
d.Consider independence important

a.Have investigative interests

b.Have social interests
c.Consider recognition important
d.Consider good working conditions important

Preparation
LIST ALL THAT
APPLY

a.Have a high school diploma or GED

b.Have a bachelors degree
c.Graduate from medical school
d.Complete internship
e.Complete a residency program in anesthesiology
f.Pass additional exams to become board certified

a.Have high school diploma or GED

b.Complete a bachelor's degree
c.Graduate from medical school
d.Complete an internship
e.Pass a state licensing exam
f.Complete a residency program in radiology
g.Pass additional exams to become board certified
h.Complete an optional specialisation fellowship

Helpful High School

Courses
LIST ALL THAT
ARE OFFERED AT
GPHS

a.Anatomy and Physiology

b.Computer Applications
c.Foreign Language
d.

a.Algebra
b.Anatomy and Physiology
c.Biology
d.Chemistry
e.Computer Applications
f.Physics

Licensing &
Certification
LIST ALL THAT
APPLY

a.Graduate from approved school of medicine or

osteopathy
b.Complete an internship or residency at a hospital
c.Pass all three parts of the United States Medical
Licensing program
d.Pass a board certification program

a.Graduate from approved school of medicine or

osteopathy
b.Complete a one-year internship or residency at a
hospital
c.Pass all three parts of the United States Medical
Licensing program
d.Pass a board certification program

Wages

a.Hourly- 26.83 dollars

b. Monthly- 19,589.17 Dollars
c. Yearly- 235,070 Dollars

a.Hourly-21.37 dollars
b. Monthly- 15,600 dollars
c. Yearly- 187,200 dollars

Employment
Outlook

a.For all physicians, Oregon employment is expected

a.For all physicians, Oregon employment is expected

to grow about as fast as the average for all
occupations through the year 2022. Good but limited
job opportunities are expected. Nationally, the
number of jobs for physicians is expected to grow
about as fast as the average for all occupations
through the year 2022.
Much of the demand for radiologists will be the result

to grow about as fast as the average for all

occupations through the year 2022. Good but limited
job opportunities are expected. Nationally, the
number of jobs for physicians is expected to grow
about as fast as the average for all occupations
through the year 2022.

of a growing population. As the population grows, the

Much of the demand for anesthesiologists will be the

number of people in need of care from radiologists

result of a population that is both growing and

will increase. In addition, an aging population will

aging. As the population grows, the number of

increase the number of people with conditions that

surgical procedures will increase. In addition,

require treatment from radiologists. New federal

elderly people are more likely than younger people

health care laws mean that more people will have

to need surgery.

access to medical treatment.

Job prospects are best for those who are board
certified.