Anesthesia - Anesthesiologist, Full Time

Anesthesia - Anesthesiologist, Full Time-(2302091)

To provide high quality, efficient, cost-effective, and state of the art anesthesia services for Catholic Medical Center.

Evaluates each patient's needs and delegates the management of all aspects of patient care to the appropriate care provider to attain the delivery of efficient, cost-effective, quality care.

Fosters a work environmentforstaffconducivetoprofessionalgrowth,accountabilityandautonomy.Createsand maintains a warm and friendly atmosphere for patients, Catholic Medical Center staff, referring and staff physicians, andvisitors.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the general direction of the Chief Executive Officer and under the direct supervision of the Chief of Anesthesia , within established Catholic Medical Center and departmental policies and procedures and all applicable laws, through own actions or by delegating to appropriate co-workers, the Anesthesiologist performs the functions set forth below.

Notwithstanding anything contained in this job description, the Anesthesiologist shall not be required to be licensed in any state other than the State of New Hampshire.

As an anesthesiologist at Catholic Medical Center, you will treat a diverse range of patients and work in a fast-paced medical environment.

You will coordinate and provide patient care in multiple sites at our facility. You will work in the anesthesia care time model for some cases.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Anesthesiologist Primary Functions :

• Prepares and administers general and regional anesthetics and pain medication, adjusting as needed before, during, and after surgery and other procedures.
• Provides anesthesia maintenance and adjustment before, during, and after procedures.
• Maintains patient records.
• Orders diagnostic tests as needed.
• Works closely with surgical specialists.
• Performs venous and arterial punctures.
• Performs pre-anesthesia patient evaluation.
• Provides post-anesthesia care and evaluation.
• Provides and monitors mechanical ventilation.
• Communicate with patients, and their families and caregivers.
• Reacts appropriately to adverse reactions and complications.
• Evaluates patient histories, lab results, and surgical plans to determine an appropriate anesthesia and pain management plan.
• Monitors patient fluid, blood, and electrolyte balance, and other vital signs and critical functions during course of procedures.
• Performs tracheal intubation, airway management, and extubation.
• Monitors patients following procedures to determine when they can be safely moved from one stage of recovery to the next.
• Takes detailed medical history to determine possible allergic or negative reactions to medication.
• Supervises registered nurse anesthetists and other technical staff.
• Mentors and supervises anesthesia providers

Anesthesiologist Qualifications / Skills :

• Excellent bedside manner and to build rapport quickly.
• Ability to express complicated information in an accessible manner for patients and caregivers.
• Team leadership and management skills.
• Ability to think clearly and act quickly in stressful situations.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Deep sense of compassion and focus on patient care.
• Physical stamina and patience.
• Conversational Spanish or other second language a plus.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION :

• American Board of Anesthesiology certification or board eligible
• Residency or fellowship in anesthesia sub-specialty.
• M.D. or D.O.
• License to practice medicine in New Hampshire
• Skilled in the administration techniques of anesthesia, including epidurals and ultrasound-guided anesthesia

Primary Location

US-NH-Manchester

Provider

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non Manager