Job Information
Excela Health PHYSICIAN - CARDIAC ANESTHESIA - BUTLER in Butler, Pennsylvania
Description
Job Summary/Overall Objectives
The Cardiac Anesthesiologist is responsible for examining patients, reviewing their medical history, determining the physical status of the patient, informing the patient of all risks/side effects associated with anesthesia, monitoring and evaluating patient care throughout the surgical process, and ensuring patient safety. The position manages patients throughout the continuum of hospital care by collaborating with other medical professionals.
Essential Job Functions
Refer patients to medical specialists or other professionals as appropriate.
Obtain and/or verify patient consent
Discuss anesthetic options and risks with the patient
Order and administer analgesics/sedatives during the perioperative period.
Evaluate the patient throughout the perioperative period.
Determine the physical status of the patient and plan accordingly.
Monitor and provide support of vital functions, including, but not limited to, management of ventilation and administration of fluids and blood products.
Airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Respond to emergencies and unexpected complications.
Ability to make decisions in a highly stressful environment
Prescribe medications as appropriate.
Document throughout the perioperative period.
Finalize Anesthesia Records
Excellent phone etiquette
Participate in Independence health System Medical Group meetings and leadership meetings upon request.
Other duties as assigned.
Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]
Required Qualifications/Experience
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
Cardiac Anesthesia Fellowship
3 years of experience in anesthesiology.
Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
- Experience in Healthcare setting.
License, Certification & Clearances
Current medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.
Board Certification or Board eligible by the American Board of Anesthesiology
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance
Current BLS (Basic Life Support)
Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
DEA License.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
Travel may be expected locally between System locations.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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