Cardiac Anesthesiologist

UNITED ANESTHESIA SERVICES PC•Lower Merion Township, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

United Anesthesia Services, P.C. (UAS) is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible (BC/BE) Cardiac Anesthesiologist with current ACLS and BLS certification to join our team in a full-time, cardiac call-taking position at Lankenau Medical Center, located in the desirable suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A competitive cardiac call stipend is offered for this role. We are looking for a highly motivated, collaborative physician who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care as part of a strong, experienced cardiac anesthesia team.

Requirements

Board Certified/Board Eligible (BC/BE) Cardiac Anesthesiologist.
Current ACLS and BLS certification.
Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Pennsylvania.
Board certified (or eligible) in Anesthesiology.
Maintenance of Continuing Education requirements.
Must complete all required UAS training programs.
Must maintain BLS & ACLS certifications, and PALS certifications as required.
Must maintain facility privileges.
Familiar with the location, operation & process for reporting malfunctions, of the following: Anesthesia machines & monitors, Ventilators, Cardiac monitors, Temperature & BP monitors, MH cart/box, All pediatric anesthesia equipment, Endotracheal intubation tools, Hand-controlled ventilation tools, CPR equipment, Computers & clinical computer programs, Other clinical Point of Care testing equipment.
Scrubs or other OR appropriate attire in accordance with facility requirements.
Must follow universal precautions in all clinical work.
Acceptable surgeon, patient, and facility satisfaction levels.
Adherence to all UAS policies and procedures.
Maintains in strictest confidence all patient and corporate information.
Willing to serve on hospital or UAS committees, as requested.
Good attendance and timeliness; courteous in relieving others and when taking breaks.
Positive representation of UAS.

Nice To Haves

Highly motivated, collaborative physician who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Committed to delivering exceptional patient care as part of a strong, experienced cardiac anesthesia team.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ status, induce and maintain anesthesia, establish IV access, intubate and extubate patients, perform epidurals and spinals, and able to establish an A-line as appropriate.
Actively engaged in patient management.
Perform fiberoptic intubations, establish central lines and perform nerve blocks, as well as lung isolation when appropriate.
Complete, clear and appropriate documentation.
Timely communication.
Accurate sign-out documentation.
Appropriate transfer of care.
Effective communication with patients and other clinicians.
Regular communication with CRNAs and other physicians.
Maintain all required licenses and credentials.
Complete all required UAS training programs.
Maintain BLS & ACLS certifications, and PALS certifications as required.
Maintain facility privileges.
Follow universal precautions in all clinical work.
Adhere to all UAS policies and procedures.
Maintain in strictest confidence all patient and corporate information.
Willing to serve on hospital or UAS committees, as requested.
Maintain good attendance and timeliness; be courteous in relieving others and when taking breaks.
Provide positive representation of UAS.