GENERAL ANESTHESIOLOGIST - ANESTHESIA

at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Posting:Sep 12, 2023, 9:59:03 PMClosing Date:OngoingFull-time

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Collective Bargaining Unit:NoneSEIU Doctors CouncilPosting Salary:COMPETITIVE SALARY
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems

LOCATION: John H. Stroger Hospital - Anesthesiology & Pain Management
Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address: MDRecruit@cookcountyhhs.org
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Job Summary

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.

Typical Duties
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

Minimum Qualifications
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

Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience in an academic program

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
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,... For full info follow application link.

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