Anesthesiologist - Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides anesthesia care to patients across all MEE campuses.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients to formulate an adequate anesthetic plan and obtain consent.
• Supervise and administer direct patient care.
• Expected to rotate between all MEE campuses and provide care in all services.
• Manage and administer sedation and anesthesia during surgical procedures.
• Record patient medical history and anesthetic amounts.
• Monitor, manage, and treat changes in patient functions during operations, including breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure, temperature and pain.
• Monitor conditions of patients before, during, and after anesthesia to look out for outcomes and potential adverse reactions.
• Coordinate and direct a team of nurses, medical and anesthesia technicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Order x-rays, laboratory tests, and other necessary diagnostic procedures.
• Collaborate and communicate with other medical professionals to determine care plans and provide high-quality patient care.
• Participate when needed in the transfer and transport of patients.
• Provide anesthesia care, including regional anesthesia when needed, for eye surgery
• Conduct research to make advancements in the field of anesthesiology.
• Expected to teach trainees.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Certification from the American Board of Anesthesiology or eligible for it.
• Compassionate attitude with a focus on outstanding patient care.
• Excellent communication skills to listen and speak with patients and colleagues.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and oftentimes high-pressure environment.
• Certification for ACLS and PALS.
• Adhere to clinical guidelines, policies, and professional conduct.