CARDIAC ANESTHESIOLOGIST - ANESTHESIOLOGY & PAIN MANAGEMENT

Cook County•Chicago, IL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Anesthesiologist is primarily responsible for providing the complete range of anesthesia care to patients undergoing cardiac surgery and minimally invasive cardiac structural cases performed in the catheterization laboratory, as well as other cases as needed. The role also provides anesthesia care for non-cardiac surgeries and procedures, supports education and resident training, and participates in quality assurance projects according to the needs of the Anesthesiology service. The position is based at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital within the Anesthesiology & Pain Management department. The physician works independently, provides medical direction to Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), and collaborates with surgeons, nurses, residents, technicians, and other healthcare providers. Work may occur throughout Cook County Health hospitals and across clinical settings, including operating rooms, Obstetrics, PACU, ICU wards, and other areas as needed. The role includes daily hours and participation in scheduled calls, including in-house first call and other calls based on operating needs, including cardiac calls. The position functions in a healthcare environment and requires adherence to hospital and department safety policies, including personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, and applicable engineering and work-practice controls.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical college or university; proof must be provided at interview.
Illinois Physician and Surgeon license required before starting employment.
Successful completion of an Anesthesiology Residency; proof must be provided at interview.
Board certified or board eligible in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology; board certification must be obtained within two years after starting employment.
Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by the start of employment.
Advanced peri-operative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) certification through the National Board of Echocardiography; proof must be provided at interview.
Clinical experience in cardiac and thoracic anesthesiology.
Active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification; proof must be provided at interview.
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; proof must be provided at interview.
Thorough knowledge of HIPAA and protection of the confidentiality and security of patient healthcare information.
Strong working knowledge of anesthesiology and pain management, including participation in developing and implementing program plans, objectives, policies, and standards for quality anesthetic care.
Proficiency in safe administration of blood and blood products in accordance with protocols.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to establish rapport with families.
Strong decision-making and organizational skills.
Ability to work daily hours and take first in-house call and additional calls, including cardiac calls, based on operating room needs.
Ability to build relationships within the organization and represent Cook County Health with outside agencies.
Ability to prepare reports and present information effectively in meetings.
Ability to exercise discretion and make sound decisions.
Teaching and mentoring skills in clinical anesthesia for Oral Surgery residents, Anesthesia residents, and interns.
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and meet required deadlines.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when challenged.
Sensitivity and respect when caring for patients and interacting with family members, trainees, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Must meet all required qualifications at the time of application filing.
Must meet Cook County Health credentialing standards, including required Illinois licensure, certifications, and specialized training, no later than two weeks before the start date.
Offers are contingent on satisfactory professional and employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure and certifications, and successful completion of a physical examination and pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in an academic program.
Fellowship in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anesthesiology.

Responsibilities

Provide complete anesthesia care to cardiac patients, including preoperative assessment, intraoperative anesthetic administration and monitoring, and post-anesthetic care in compliance with Joint Commission standards.
Provide anesthetics and anesthesia-related procedures for cardiac, thoracic, and minimally invasive cardiac catheterization laboratory cases.
Provide transesophageal echocardiography imaging and interpretation during cardiac cases.
Provide cardiac and general anesthesia care throughout Cook County Health hospitals and in clinical settings including the Operating Room, Obstetrics, PACU, ICU wards, and other areas as needed.
Work independently, participate in resident training, and provide medical direction to CRNAs.
Examine patients, obtain medical histories, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk for surgical and other medical procedures.
Coordinate work during medical procedures with nurses, residents, CRNAs, medical technicians, and other healthcare providers.
Administer local, regional, general, and monitored anesthesia care anesthetics during medical procedures.
Coordinate anesthetic administration with surgeons during procedures.
Provide life support and airway management as needed and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.
Determine when patients have recovered or stabilized sufficiently for ICU admission or discharge home after surgery.
Work daily hours and take in-house first call and other calls, including cardiac calls, based on operating needs.
Conduct education, resident training, and quality assurance projects as needed by the Anesthesiology service.
Perform other related duties assigned by the Department Chair.
Adhere to hospital and department safety requirements, including personal protective equipment, hand washing and sanitizing, engineering controls, and work-practice controls.