How many years of experience do you have as an anesthesiologist assistant?
"Becuase I just recently finished my AA program, my experience working as an actual anesthesiologist assistant is limited to the experiences I had in my clinical and academic training. While this training may seem limited, as it was supervised, I have worked in multiple settings and have assisted with multiple procedures. I am comfortable with administering local anesthesia, interpreting arterial blood gas, and initiating ACLS protocols in necessary situations. Through my training, I have learned to handle the stress and pressure of this career, and I am very excited to join your organization to gain my real-world position as an anesthesiologist assistant."
This question is important to the interviewer as they want to assess the experience level of the candidate, as it relates to the role of anesthesiologist assistant. Depending on the type of facility the position is located in, and the complexity of procedures that the candidate will be assisting with, the required or preferred years of experience will vary. Information on required or preferred years of experience should be included in the position announcement, and the candidate should be aware of this figure prior to the interview. In order to successfully answer this question, the candidate should provide an honest answer and explain their experience only as it relates to providing care as an anesthesiologist assistant. In cases where the candidate is a new graduate or newly certified, it would be appropriate to use examples from their clinical training.
"I set my goals on becoming an anesthesiologist assistant very early in life, which led me to obtain applicable education and training relatively early on. I have already been working as an anesthesiologist assistant for more than fifteen years, and it is truly my passion. I am looking forward to many more years in this career, including many successful years at your organization."
