GENERAL ANESTHESIOLOGIST - ANESTHESIA

About the role

The General Anesthesiologist will provide anesthetic care throughout the hospital while meeting and exceeding compliance standards. They will work independently, supervise residents, and provide medical direction to Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA).

Responsibilities

• Provides anesthetic care throughout the hospital while meeting and exceeding compliance standards.
• Completes the full range of anesthetic care to patients including preoperative assessment, intraoperative anesthetic administration and monitoring, and post anesthesia care in compliance with the national Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations standards.
• Works independently, supervises residents, and provides medical direction to Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA).
• Examines patients, obtains medical history, and uses diagnostic tests to determine risks during surgical and other medical procedures.
• Coordinates and directs work during medical procedures with nurses, residents, CRNA's, medical technicians, and healthcare providers.
• Administers anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures using local, regional, general, and Monitor Anesthesia Care (MAC) types of anesthesia.
• Coordinates the administration of anesthetics with surgeons during procedures in the operating room.
• Provides and maintains life support and airway management as needed, and helps prepare patients for emergency surgery.
• Determines when patients have recovered, or stabilized enough, to be transferred to Intensive Care Unit, or discharged home following surgery.
• Works daily hours, take 1st call (in-house), as well as 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th calls or other calls based on OR needs.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical college or university.
• Licensed as a physician in the State of Illinois or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment.
• Successfully completed Anesthesiology Residency training.
• Board certified or Board eligible in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiologists (ABA).
• Active Illinois Controlled Substance License or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment.
• Active Drug Enforcement Agency License or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment.
• Active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in an academic program.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to ensure the protection of the confidentiality and security of healthcare information for all patients.
• Strong working knowledge base in anesthesiology and pain management; participates in the development and implementation of program planning, objectives, policies and standards essential to the delivery of quality anesthetic care.
• Proficiency in the safe administration of blood and blood products ensuring that all protocols are followed.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills - the ability to establish rapport with families.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work daily hours, take 1st call (in-house), as well as 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th calls or other calls based on OR needs.
• Ability to build relationships within the organization and to represent CCH with appropriate outside agencies.
• Ability to prepare reports and effectively present information in meetings.
• Ability to exercise discretion and make wise decisions.
• Excellent teaching and mentoring skills in clinical anesthesia for Oral Surgery residents, Anesthesia residents, and interns.
• Ability to handle many simultaneous demands and meet all required deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when challenged.
• Ability to perform clinical duties as an anesthesiologist.
• Sensitivity and respect in caring for patients and in dealing with patients, family members, trainees, and CCHHS staff of diverse backgrounds.

SkillsKnowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to ensure the protection of the confidentiality and security of healthcare information for all patients.
• Strong working knowledge base in anesthesiology and pain management; participates in the development and implementation of program planning, objectives, policies and standards essential to the delivery of quality anesthetic care.
• Proficiency in the safe administration of blood and blood products ensuring that all protocol is followed.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills - the ability to establish rapport with families.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work daily hours, take 1st call (in-house), as well as 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th calls or other calls based on OR needs.
• Ability to build relationships within the organization and to represent CCH with appropriate outside agencies.
• Ability to prepare reports and effectively present information in meetings.
• Ability to exercise discretion and make wise decisions.
• Excellent teaching and mentoring skills in clinical anesthesia for Oral Surgery residents, Anesthesia residents, and interns.
• Ability to handle many simultaneous demands and meet all required deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when challenged.
• Ability to perform clinical duties as an anesthesiologist.
• Sensitivity and respect in caring for patients and in dealing with patients, family members, trainees, and CCHHS staff of diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Varies based on department needs.