GENERAL ANESTHESIOLOGIST - ANESTHESIA

Cook County•Chicago, IL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Anesthesiologist will be responsible for patient care, resident training, daily administrative duties, and conducting quality assurance projects per the needs of the Anesthesiology Service throughout CCH covering services as John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital, Provident Hospital, and clinics/procedure areas where anesthesiology services are provided. The scope of these activities cover hospitalized patients and all phases of ambulatory care. The majority of the Anesthesiologist's time will be devoted to patient care. Administrative duties and quality assurance activities will be offered based on the needs of the department.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical college or university
Licensed as a physician in the State of Illinois or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment
Successfully completed Anesthesiology Residency training
Board certified or Board eligible in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiologist (ABA)
Active Illinois Controlled Substance License or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment
Active Drug Enforcement Agency License or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment
Active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to ensure the protection of the confidentiality and security of healthcare information for all patients
Strong working knowledge base in anesthesiology and pain management; participates in the development and implementation of program planning, objectives, policies and standards essential to the delivery of quality anesthetic care
Proficiency in the safe administration of blood and blood products ensuring that all protocol is followed
Excellent interpersonal communication skills -the ability to establish rapport with families
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong decision-making skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work daily hours, take 1st call (in-house), as well as 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th calls or other calls based on OR needs
Ability to build relationships within the organization and to represent CCH with appropriate outside agencies
Ability to prepare reports and effectively present information in meetings
Ability to exercise discretion and make wise decisions
Excellent teaching and mentoring skills in clinical anesthesia for Oral Surgery residents, Anesthesia residents, and interns.
Ability to handle many simultaneous demands and meet all required deadlines
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when challenged
Ability to perform clinical duties as an anesthesiologist
Sensitivity and respect in caring for patients and in dealing with patients, family members, trainees, and CCHHS staff of diverse backgrounds

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience in an academic program

Responsibilities

Provides anesthetic care throughout the hospital while meeting and exceeding compliance standards
Provides complete range of anesthetic care to patients including preoperative assessment, intraoperative anesthetic administration and monitoring, and post anesthesia care in compliance with the national Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations standards
Works independently, supervises residents, and provides medical direction to Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist's CRNA)
Provides anesthesia related care in all dedicated areas of the Operating Rooms OR), Obstetrics, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Intensive Care Units and other clinical settings
Examines patients, obtains medical history, and uses diagnostic test to determine risk during surgical and other medical procedures
Coordinates and directs work during medical procedures with nurses, residents, CRNA's, medical technicians, and health care providers
Administers anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures using local, regional, general, and Monitor Anesthesia Care (MAC) types of anesthesia
Coordinates the administration of anesthetics with surgeons during procedures in the operation room
Provides and maintains life support and airway management as needed, and helps prepare patients for emergency surgery
Determines when patients have recovered, or stabilized enough, to be transferred to Intensive Care Unit, or discharged home following surgery
Works daily hours, take 1st call (in-house), as well as 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th calls or other calls based on OR needs
Performs all other related duties as assigned by the Department Chair