Anesthesiologist

• 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 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.

• Excellent bedside manner and to build rapport quickly.
• Ability to express complicated information in an accessible manner for patients and caregivers.
• Team leadership and management skills.
• Ability to think clearly and act quickly in stressful situations.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Deep sense of compassion and focus on patient care.
• Physical stamina and patience.
• Conversational Spanish or other second language a plus.

• American Board of Anesthesiology certification.
• Residency or fellowship in specialty.
• M.D. or D.O.
• SCFHS
• 2-3 years’ experience.
• Skilled in the administration techniques of anesthesia, including epidurals and ultrasound-guided anesthesia.

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