Anesthesiologist Job Description

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Job summary 1

We are looking for a detail-oriented Anesthesiologist to be responsible for the care and comfort of our patients before, during, and immediately after medical and surgical procedures. The Anesthesiologist is responsible for monitoring patient health through the administration of anesthesia and other medication. To be a successful Anesthesiologist, you should be meticulous in your work, focused, and detail-oriented. You should be able to work under intense pressure and stress as you are responsible for people's lives.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Meeting with patients before medical procedures to discuss their medical history and lifestyle.
Assessing patients' conditions through analysis of medical history.
Explaining to patients the surgical process.
- Administering anesthesia and monitoring patient vital signs during medical and surgical procedures, and making appropriate adjustments in anesthesia to ensure patient comfort.
- Monitoring patient vital signs and pain management after surgical and medical procedures to ensure patient comfort.
- Maintaining patient records relating to their procedures and the type and amounts of medications given.

Requirements & Skills 1

A degree in Medicine with a 4-year residency in Anesthesiology.
A valid state license and malpractice insurance.
Strong working knowledge of maths, science, and medical practices.
- Strong detail-oriented ability.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to make quick decisions in a highly stressful environment.

Job summary 2

An Anesthesiologist is a member of the anesthesiology care team which administers anesthesia to patients. All case assignment is determined by an Anesthesiologist by demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide anesthesia care appropriate to the neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent population in the operating room.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Pre-anesthetic evaluation, determination of the appropriateness of preparation and physical status of the patient for anesthesia and operation as scheduled, physical exam, appropriate lab and radiological studies as indicated, and discussion of anesthesia management and risks
Conduct general, regional, or local anesthesia and monitored anesthesia care in appropriate locations, including:
Selection, ordering, and administration of anesthetics, muscle relaxants, and other adjuvant drugs
Monitoring and support of vital functions, including but not limited to, management of ventilation and administration of fluids and blood products
- Ordering and administration of potent analgesics and sedatives to control pain in the perioperative period
- Airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Vascular access by percutaneous techniques as required, including arterial cannulation and catheterization of central veins, pulmonary arteries, and internal jugular veins

Requirements & Skills 2

Must maintain Certificate of APN/Prescriptive Authority where required
Must maintain ACLS, PALS, and BCLS
Interpersonal skills and leadership working with people
Ability to complete duties and responsibilities under pressure
Manages priorities and workload quick and accurately
Knowledge of word processing, electronic mail, spreadsheets, etc.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines and handle confidential matters professionally
- Excellent phone etiquette
- Must be able to work flexible schedule

Job summary 3

The Anesthesiologist role will be working in the Anesthesiology specialty. Due to our continuous growth, we are seeking full-time, high-quality, and experienced Anesthesiologists.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Assist in the directing and coordinating of Activities in the Anesthesia Department
Responsible for the medical management of patients who are rendered unconscious ad/or insensible to pain and emotional stress during surgery and other medical procedures
Pre-anesthesia assessment
Obtains and/or verifies patient consent
Discuss anesthetic options and risks with the patient
- Induction, maintenance and emergence from anesthesia
- Monitoring of the patient's physiological condition
- Performance of clinical intervention as needed

Requirements & Skills 3

M.D./D.O. Degree from an accredited College of Medicine
ECFMC and FLEX
- Completion of approved residency in Anesthesia
- Currently licensed as a Physician
- BLS/ACLS Certified

Job summary 4

The Anesthesiologist will administer anesthetics to render patients insensitive to pain during surgical and other medical procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Examine the patient to determine the degree of surgical risk and type of anesthetic, and sedation to administer, and discusses findings with the medical practitioner concerned with the case.
Record the type and amount of anesthetic and sedation administered and the condition of the patient before, during, and after anesthesia.
The Anesthesiologist will also provide consultative, resuscitative, and therapeutic services to patients in shock, respiratory insufficiency, and acute or chronic pain.

Requirements & Skills 4

Candidates must have an MD degree and be board certified by the ABA or in the process of certification with a valid State License, DEA, and Medicaid number.
Qualified candidates should have strong clinical abilities, and communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience with public health systems is preferred.

Job summary 5

An Anesthesiologist administers local, inhalation, intravenous, and other anesthetics during surgical, obstetrical, or other medical procedures. Interprets and records the patient's physiological and pharmacological status. Ability to provide continuity of care during the pre-op and post-op period and respond to life-threatening situations as required.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, and other anesthetics during surgical, obstetrical, or other medical procedures.
Interpret and record patient's physiological and pharmacological status.
Apply their ability to provide continuity of care during the pre-op and post-op period and respond to life-threatening situations, as required.
Participate in administrative affairs, research, and clinical instruction.
Collect preoperative data and perform physical examinations.
- Insert venous, arterial, and other invasive catheters.
- Securing and managing the airway.
- Manage supportive therapy such as intravenous fluids and blood products.

Requirements & Skills 5

CPR Certified.
- Successful candidates must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, and medical history check.
- Subject to credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status.
- Must maintain certification status.

Job summary 6

Under administrative direction, an Anesthesiologist evaluates, interviews, and examines patients; administers anesthesia to patients; monitors patients; prepares anesthetic drugs; maintains anesthesia equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Administers anesthetics by clinical privileges delineated with conditions or restrictions; utilizes appropriate monitors during the administration of anesthetic agents; performs non-surgical procedures.
Maintains accounting of controlled substances; performs other duties as assigned
- Prepares anesthetic drugs; maintains anesthesia equipment to ensure safe operating condition.
- Evaluates, interviews, and examines patients; assesses data; selects appropriate anesthetics.
- Monitors post-operative patients.

Requirements & Skills 6

Knowledge of anesthesia equipment
Knowledge of medical technology
Ability to learn and apply institutional policies and procedures
Interpersonal/human relations skills
- Ability to adapt to work environment changes
- Ability to maintain records
- Ability to maintain confidentiality

Job summary 7

Anesthesiologist develops anesthesia plans for patients and administers anesthesia. Observes patients’ physiological condition while under anesthesia and initiate corrective actions as necessary or as directed by a physician. Performs pre-and post-operative evaluations on assigned cases, and documents same in patient charts and required records.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Provides quality patient care considering age-specific, developmental, and cultural needs through competent anesthesia practice.
Assembles necessary supplies, drugs, and equipment for each case, and tests equipment to ensure proper functioning for surgical procedure.
Reviews patients’ medical records to determine the types of procedures to be performed and evaluate patients’ medical status.
Discusses and develops an anesthetic plan with the anesthesiologist.
Establishes or confirms the presence of appropriate intravenous access. If trained and experienced, may insert arterial catheters, perform spinal anesthesia, and IV regional anesthesia.
Safely induces, maintains, and emerges the patient from anesthesia. Is cognizant of anesthetic agents’ actions and side effects.
- Practices appropriate airway management.
- Performs supportive life functions, including intratracheal intubation, management of blood, fluid, and electrolyte loss, and replacement for maintenance of cardiovascular and respiratory functions.
- Identifies and manages emergencies, including assessment of the adequacy of recovery or antagonism of muscle relaxants, narcotics, and other agents; implements appropriate management techniques.

Requirements & Skills 7

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Anesthesiology
- No previous experience required
- Annual BLS recertification

Job summary 8

This is a position for an Anesthesiologist primarily to provide clinical anesthesia care with teaching opportunities to residents and medical students.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Major teaching responsibilities for residents and medical students in the operating room, and didactic sessions.
- Primary emphasis of teaching will be on general and pediatric anesthesia procedures and techniques, or the area of subspecialty training.
- Provision of clinical anesthetic care to cardiothoracic surgical patients (i.e. working in the operating room, plus evening and weekend calls) in an anesthesia team model or personally performed anesthesia.
- Opportunity for participation in clinical research for interested candidates.

Requirements & Skills 8

MD or DO, Anesthesiology, cardiac anesthesiology
- Completion of the anesthesiology residency program, and certification or eligible for certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology
- Completion of subspecialty fellowship training in cardiac anesthesia
- State medical license, board certified or board eligible in Anesthesiology

Job summary 9

We are seeking an Anesthesiologist to join our team.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Perform as a principal treating physician to provide clinical direction to a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care with other health care providers and providing consultative services under optimal health care delivery to patients suffering from pain.
Provide comprehensive medical and advanced interventional pain treatments to patients with complex pain conditions including consultation, management, monitoring, evaluation, and treatment.
Participate in telementoring, telemedicine, and tele-consults.

Requirements & Skills 9

Possess and maintain a current Board Certification in Pain Medicine from the American Board of Anesthesiology accredited by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
Possess two years of clinical work experience within the preceding five years as a Pain Management Anesthesiologist providing pain management services to patients with complex pain conditions.
Possess and maintain a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Job summary 10

Anesthesiologists supervise the administration of anesthetics to patients.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Provides anesthesia to patients who undergo surgery and other procedures
- Perform staff functions in health support for patients at all levels
- Medical research on diseases
- Participate in graduate medical education and train other personnel

Requirements & Skills 10

Doctor of medicine/osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school
Current license to practice medicine in the United States
Eligibility for board certification
Completion of at least one year of an approved graduate medical education internship
- Completion of a training program in anesthesiology
- Must be between 21 and 42 years of age
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. residency and completion of at least one year of an anesthesiology residency is required.

Olivia Powell
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Last updated Sep 22

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