Anesthesiologist Jobs in British Columbia

Anesthesiologists are crucial members of the medical field, responsible for administering anesthesia to patients undergoing surgeries or other medical procedures, and monitoring their vital signs to ensure their safety. Their duties include designing and implementing anesthesia plans, managing and treating changes in a patient's critical life functions - heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure, and breathing - as they are affected by the surgery being performed. They also work closely with other doctors to coordinate patient care during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative stages.

To be a successful Anesthesiologist, one needs to have a combination of advanced medical knowledge, technical expertise, and interpersonal skills. They should have a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree, and complete an accredited Anesthesiology residency program. They also need to obtain board certification from the American Board of Anesthesiology or the American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology. Prior to becoming an Anesthesiologist, an individual may have roles such as a Medical Intern, Resident Physician, or Anesthesiology Fellow where they gain hands-on experience in patient care and medical procedures.

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Anesthesiologist - Ridge Meadows Hospital

  • Maple Ridge, BC
  • 18 days ago
  • Maple Ridge, BC
  • 18 days ago

Ridge Meadows Hospital is a community hospital providing primary and secondary acute care along with speciality services including 24/7 emergency, ambulatory day surgery, General and Internal Medicine...

Anesthesiologist - Community - White Rock - Peace Arch Hospital

  • White Rock, BC
  • 18 days ago
  • White Rock, BC
  • 18 days ago

Surgical specialties at PAH include general surgery (including major bowel cases), obstetrics & gynecology, orthopedics (including joint replacements and revisions), urology (including radical prostates...

Anesthesiologist - Burnaby Hospital

  • Burnaby, BC
  • 18 days ago
  • Burnaby, BC
  • 18 days ago

We are seeking two full time and part time Anesthesiologists as well as locum Anesthesiologists to join the team at Burnaby Hospital....

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Salary for Anesthesiologist Jobs in British Columbia

This is the average annual salary for Anesthesiologist jobs in British Columbia as reported by the BLS.

$339,470


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Anesthesiologist positions.



Highest Education Level

Anesthesiologists in British Columbia offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
51.3%
Master's Degree
20.7%
Bachelor's Degree
17.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
Associate's Degree
2.9%
High School or GED
2.9%
Some High School
1.2%
Some College
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Anesthesiologists in British Columbia
2-4 years
30.4%
8-10 years
14.8%
4-6 years
14.1%
6-8 years
13.9%
1-2 years
13.3%
None
9.7%
Less than 1 year
3.7%