Description
Job title: Anesthesiologist-Cardiac-Trained Preferred, or TEE Experience
Location: Hickory, North Carolina > Frye Regional Medical Center > Caldwell Memorial Hospital
Status: Full-time , Exempt; potential years to partnership
Department: Clinical - Physician
Job Summary:
The General Anesthesiologist will provide anesthetics at two hospital locations and four ambulatory surgery centers in our Hickory division. The General Anesthesiologist will conduct patient evaluations, examinations, and medical histories to develop an anesthetic plan conducive with the patient workup. The physician will not only work with patients, but provide medical supervision to certified registered nurse anesthetists in ensuring safe care with optimal outcomes. The physician will use various anesthesia techniques, including strong regional anesthesia, during a variety of general outpatient procedures and surgeries, and will adjust the plan accordingly. The physician will also monitor post-operative care to ensure a safe, quality recovery.
Cardiac cases may include CABGs and valves, with busy TAVR program.
New TAVR suite used in conjuction with heart 2 surgeons and cardiologists.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Prepares and administers general and regional anesthetics and pain medication, adjusting as needed before, during, and after surgery and other procedures.
• Provides anesthesia maintenance and adjustment before, during, and after procedures.
• Maintains patient records.
• Orders diagnostic tests as needed.
• Works closely with surgical specialists.
• Performs venous and arterial punctures.
• Performs pre-anesthesia patient evaluation.
• Provides post-anesthesia care and evaluation.
• Provides and monitors mechanical ventilation.
• Communicate with patients, and their families and caregivers.
• Reacts appropriately to adverse reactions and complications.
• Evaluates patient histories, lab results, and surgical plans to determine an appropriate anesthesia and pain management plan.
• Monitors patient fluid, blood, and electrolyte balance, and other vital signs and critical functions during the course of procedures.
• Performs tracheal intubation, airway management, and extubation.
• Monitors patients following procedures to determine when they can be safely moved from one stage of recovery to the next.
• Takes detailed medical history to determine possible allergic or negative reactions to medication.
• Supervises registered nurse anesthetists and other technical staff.
• Mentors and supervises anesthesiology interns, residents, and fellows.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification or eligibility (BC/BE) in anesthesiology.
• Strong regional skills, fellowship not required.
• NC state medical license.
• Minimum 3+ years experience providing anesthetics in a high acuity or similar setting.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent communication, bedside manner, and organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to patient care and safety.
• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a team-oriented, performance-driven environment.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
• Work performed in an office environment.
• Involves frequent contact with patients, physicians, and medical office staff.
• Work may be stressful at times.
• Interaction with others is frequent and often disruptive.
