Anesthesiologist

South Shore Health

17d•$437,148 - $485,720•Onsite

About The Position

South Shore Hospital is a 400-bed community hospital located 17 miles south of Boston. The Anesthesiologist joins a growing, hospital-based practice providing anesthetic care in a team model for a diverse range of surgery, including vascular, orthopedic, general, obstetric, and pain-management services. The hospital is a Level 2 Trauma center and delivers care through South Shore Health physician groups and agreements with Boston teaching hospitals. The role involves administering anesthesia and sedation, evaluating and monitoring patients before, during, and after procedures, and coordinating care with surgeons and other medical professionals. The position is full time, with varied shifts and 40 budgeted hours. South Shore Health offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

Monitor patients before, during, and after anesthesia and manage adverse reactions or complications.
Record the type and amount of anesthesia administered, patient condition throughout procedures, and patient medical histories.
Provide life support and airway management, prepare patients for emergency surgery, implement advanced life-support techniques, and prepare patients physically for medical procedures.
Administer anesthetics or sedation using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods, including medication to control pain.
Examine patients, obtain medical histories, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
Position patients on operating tables to maximize comfort and surgical accessibility.
Coordinate the administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operations.
Determine when patients have recovered or stabilized sufficiently to be transferred, discharged, or sent home after outpatient surgery; monitor patient progress and treatment responses.
Consult with other medical professionals to determine the type and method of anesthesia or sedation.
Provide medical care and consultation, prescribe medication and treatment, and refer patients to surgery, other practitioners, or health resources as appropriate.
Manage anesthesiological services, coordinate them with other medical activities, and formulate plans and procedures.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Conduct medical research to investigate diseases and medications, develop and test medical techniques, and increase knowledge of medical issues.