Anesthesiologist

Description

Job title: General Anesthesiologist
Status: Full-time (exempt) - Halftime 26 weeks
Department: Clinical-Physicians

About the role

ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital is a 114-bed rural medical center located in Ahoskie, North Carolina. The hospital serves approximately 40,000 patients per year and provides around 200 anesthetics monthly. The facility has 3 main operating rooms and caters to a mix of general outpatient procedures and surgeries, including but not limited to general surgery, ob-gyn, dental, and pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations, medical histories, and develop anesthetic plans.
• Maintain patient records and order diagnostic tests as needed.
• Work closely with surgical specialists and provide anesthesia maintenance and adjustments.
• Perform venous and arterial punctures, pre-anesthesia patient evaluations, and post-anesthesia care.
• Monitor patients' fluid, blood, and electrolyte balance, and other vital signs.
• Perform tracheal intubation, airway management, and extubation.
• Ensure safe recovery by monitoring patients following procedures.
• Evaluate patient histories, lab results, and surgical plans to determine anesthesia and pain management plans.
• Communicate with patients, their families, and caregivers; react appropriately to adverse reactions and complications.
• Supervise registered nurse anesthetists and other technical staff; mentor and supervise anesthesiology interns, residents, and fellows.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification or eligibility (BC/BE) in anesthesiology.
• Strong regional skills, fellowship not required.
• NC state medical license.
• Minimum 3+ years experience providing anesthetics in a high acuity or similar setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, bedside manner, and organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to patient care and safety.
• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a team-oriented, performance-driven environment.

Skills

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a high-acuity setting.
• Knowledge of anesthesia techniques and regional anesthesia.
• Experience with anesthesia maintenance and adjustment.
• Proficiency in monitoring patient vital signs and fluid balance.
• Ability to perform tracheal intubation, airway management, and extubation.
• Experience with post-anesthesia care and evaluation.
• Strong teamwork and mentoring skills.

Benefits

• At or above market compensation.
• Signing bonuses and discretionary bonus potential.
• Shift differentials.
• Lucrative 401k retirement with a safe harbor and match.
• Continuing education allowance.
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Healthcare spending account options.
• Life Insurance.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Supplemental insurances.
• Paid Malpractice.
• Employee Assistance Program.