Anesthesiologists

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 0 (0%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 9 (50%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 9 (50%)

• Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Examine patient, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Confer with other medical professionals to determine type and method of anesthetic or sedation to render patient insensible to pain.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Order laboratory tests, x-rays, and other diagnostic procedures.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Inform students and staff of types and methods of anesthesia administration, signs of complications, and emergency methods to counteract reactions.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Manage anesthesiological services, coordinating them with other medical activities and formulating plans and procedures.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Diagnose illnesses, using examinations, tests, and reports.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Instruct individuals and groups on ways to preserve health and prevent disease.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Conduct medical research to aid in controlling and curing disease, to investigate new medications, and to develop and test new medical techniques.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Provide and maintain life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Position patient on operating table to maximize patient comfort and surgical accessibility.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Coordinate administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operation.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Decide when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room or ward or to be sent home following outpatient surgery.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Provide medical care and consultation in many settings, prescribing medication and treatment and referring patients for surgery.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Coordinate and direct work of nurses, medical technicians, and other health care providers.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Schedule and maintain use of surgical suite, including operating, wash-up, waiting rooms, or anesthetic and sterilizing equipment.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task