General Anesthesiologist

Job Description

Job Description

Anesthesiologist

Position Summary

We are seeking a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist to provide comprehensive anesthesia care before, during, and after surgical procedures. The Anesthesiologist is responsible for evaluating patients prior to surgery, reviewing medical histories, medications, and potential risk factors, and developing individualized anesthesia plans to ensure safe and effective patient care throughout the perioperative process.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-anesthesia evaluations, including review of medical history, medications, allergies, and diagnostic results.
• Develop and implement individualized anesthesia care plans based on patient needs and surgical requirements.
• Administer general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care for a variety of surgical and procedural cases.
• Monitor patients throughout surgical procedures and adjust anesthesia plans as clinically indicated.
• Manage airway, cardiovascular, respiratory, and pain control needs during procedures.
• Provide post-anesthesia assessment and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations and anesthesia-related complications.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards of practice.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Anesthesiology Residency program.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical practice experience in Anesthesiology.
• Board Certified in Anesthesiology.

• Fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology.
• Board Certification in Pediatrics.

Licensure & Certification

• Active and unrestricted Nevada State Medical License.
• Nevada State Pharmacy Board License to prescribe medications.
• DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred.

Benefits

• Employer-Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
• Vesting in the pension plan after five (5) years of qualifying employment
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employee-only coverage available for less than $10 per paycheck
• Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL)
  • Includes vacation, personal leave, holidays, doctor appointments, and short-term sick leave
  • Twelve (12) paid holidays annually
• Extended Illness Bank (Sick Leave Bank)
• 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plan
• Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan
• No Nevada State Income Tax
• No Social Security (FICA) Deduction