Staff Anesthesiologist

Job Overview

The Staff Anesthesiologist at North Oaks Health System is responsible for administering anesthetic agents to surgical and/or obstetrical patients during regular work schedule and on emergency basis. This role requires a high level of expertise in anesthesia care, with a strong focus on patient safety and satisfaction.

Estimated Salary Range:$120,000 - $180,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Louisiana State Nursing licensure.
• Graduated from a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesia program/maintains certification through NBCRNA/AANA.
• Maintains BLS/ACLS certifications.
• Credentialed with NOMC as Allied Health Professional.
• Adheres to North Oaks Health System's Compliance Program and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.

RequirementsEducation and Qualifications

• Specialized or Technical Education Required: Graduate of a hospital affiliated school of Anesthesia approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists/NBCRNA.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience is considered strongly in job applicant selection.
• Physical Demands:
  A. Induce anesthesia.
  B. Maintain anesthesia at the required levels.
  C. Support line functions during the period in which anesthesia is administered, including induction and intubation procedures.
  D. Recognize and take appropriate corrective action for abnormal patient responses to anesthesia, to any adjunctive medication, or other form of therapy.
  E. Provide professional observation and resuscitative care until the patient has regained control of his vital functions.
  F. Maintain regional anesthesia previously induced by the Anesthesiologist.
  G. Provide emergency resuscitative skills in 'Code Blue' situations throughout the hospital.
  H. Provide post-anesthetic evaluations.

Schedule and Work Environment

This position works a Rotating Schedule with Call and OB.

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