General Anesthesiologist

LOCATION
:
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital

DEPARTMENT
:
Anesthesiology & Pain Management

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.

• 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

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical college or university is required. (MUST PROVIDE PROOF AT TIME OF INTERVIEW)
• Licensed as a physician in the State of Illinois or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment is required.
• Successfully completed Anesthesiology Residency training is required. (MUST PROVIDE PROOF AT TIME OF INTERVIEW)
• Board certified or Board eligible in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiologist (ABA) is required. (MUST PROVIDE PROOF AT TIME OF INTERVIEW)
• Active Illinois Controlled Substance License or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment is required.
• Active Drug Enforcement Agency License or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment is required.
• Active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required. (MUST PROVIDE PROOF AT TIME OF INTERVIEW)

• Two (2) years of experience in an academic program is preferred.

• 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…