East Memphis Surgery Center- Full Time Anesthesiologist

LifeLinc Corporation•Memphis, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

East Memphis Surgery Center is seeking a full-time Anesthesiologist. The facility combines experienced local surgeons with advanced technology and personalized care. The role provides anesthesia services across ENT, general surgery, vascular, podiatry, pain management, urology, GYN, GI, plastics, and orthopedic cases. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no call requirements. The Anesthesiologist provides clinical, medical, administrative, and team leadership support for the anesthesia department. Duties include administering anesthesia or sedation, supporting patient care, overseeing and training clinical staff, participating in department administration and quality assurance, and coordinating with hospital administration and other stakeholders. The position also requires maintaining applicable policies, regulatory compliance, confidentiality, and communication with colleagues and hospital staff.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of medicine in anesthesia.
Current license in good standing to practice in the state where located.
ACLS, BLS, and PALS certification.
Comfort practicing in a care team model.
Able to read and write English.
Able to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Able to write routine reports and correspondence and present information effectively to supervisors, patients, patients' families, and other employees.
Able to work in a team-oriented environment.
Able to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
General computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with team members to accomplish organizational goals and functions.
Attend medical staff, department, and hospital administrative meetings related to department operations.
Participate in administrative decision-making and recommend and approve policies and procedures.
Provide the hospital with information about budgetary, administrative, and patient-care matters related to the department.
Act as a liaison among hospital physicians, CRNAs, staff, vendors, funding sources, and other departments or services.
Oversee department performance, including contractually obligated performance measures.
Establish criteria for adequate staffing as applicable.
Participate in hospital quality assurance efforts as requested.
Develop standards for continuity of care and case management.
Follow applicable American Society of Anesthesiologists rules and regulations and comply with local, state, and federal requirements.
Deliver monthly departmental status reports with key performance indicators related to anesthesia and surgical patient throughput.
Ensure adequate anesthesia staffing for clinical, medical, and administrative leadership support.
Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures.
Inform students and staff about anesthesia administration methods, signs of complications, and emergency responses to adverse reactions.
Provide medical care and consultation, including prescribing medication and treatment.
Provide clinical support and patient care to assist the anesthesia team as applicable.
Maintain LifeLinc policies and procedures and propose new or more efficient policies when appropriate.
Conduct clinical reviews and audits of clinical services provided by other LifeLinc practitioners as applicable.
Train and oversee clinical staff and personnel as applicable.
Consult with hospital administration about department organization and management to enhance service, efficiency, and quality of care.
Maintain dedicated administrative office hours and be available by email and telephone when away from the hospital.
Work with peers to obtain information promptly and resolve outstanding issues.
Contribute positively to department teamwork by assisting coworkers, sharing ideas, and solving problems.
Maintain patient confidentiality, follow information security practices and compliance policies, and complete the annual HIPAA compliance exam.