Anesthesiologist

Down East Community Hospital•Machias, ME

56d•$550,000•Onsite

About The Position

Anesthesiologist shall provide services in the practice of Anesthesiology within the policies of the Hospital and with consultation and agreement of the surgeon involved with the care of the patient. The role involves providing high quality Anesthesiology services, anesthesia consultation to inpatients and outpatients, and occasional clinical education to hospital staff. The Anesthesiologist must operate within federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, and follow the policies, rules, and regulations of the Hospital, adhering to the applicable standards of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. Participation in committees and required meetings is expected, along with providing exceptional patient care. Reliable attendance and punctuality are crucial, including extending shifts when necessary to meet patient demands. Duties must be performed safely and in compliance with all safety policies and procedures, as well as the Code of Conduct and all appropriate policies and procedures. Other relevant duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical school
Licensed in the State of Maine in the practice of Anesthesiology
Maintain membership on the Medical Staff at DECH and CCH
Maintain current federal DEA number
10 or more years experience providing anesthesia in acute care setting
Skill and experience with full range of anesthesia methods
Frequently lifts up to 35 pounds independently
Frequently pushes/pulls 100 pounds using mechanical and other assistive devices
Walks, stands, kneels, bends most of the time
Exhibits fine motor skills and manual dexterity necessary to perform the essential job functions of the position
Visual acuity correctable to 20/20
Color vision is necessary
Normal hearing acuity
Maintains current knowledge of the hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program
Collaborates with management to improve the effectiveness of the department through the Quality Improvement plans and processes
Participates in the departmental and hospital-wide Quality Improvement activities as directed by the manager
Adheres to the federal, state, and local statutes and regulations
Adheres to the Compliance Program policies and procedures of Down East Community
Adheres to all Privacy and Security policies and procedures of Down East Community
Communicates any concern related to compliance issues to manager of department or Compliance Officer
Communicates any concern related to confidentiality issues to the Privacy Officer

Responsibilities

Provide high quality Anesthesiology services within the Hospital
Provide anesthesia consultation to inpatients and outpatients
Provide occasional clinical education to members of the hospital staff
Operate at all times within federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations
Follow policies, rules and regulations of the Hospital
Work within applicable standards of the American Society of Anesthesiologists
Participate in committees and required meetings and undertake the responsibilities of the member of the Medical Staff
Provide exceptional patient care
Reliable attendance and punctuality, including observing appropriate break times and extending a scheduled shift when necessary to meet patient demands
Performs duties in a safe manner, in compliance with all safety policies and procedures
Complies with the Code of Conduct and all appropriate policies and procedures
Other duties that are relevant to the position and department