Physician - Anesthesiologist

Anesthesiologist

The Anesthesiologist is a specialty professional in the anesthetic care of our patients. This includes the administration and monitoring of anesthesia both in general and regional classes of adult and geriatric patient in the Operating Room. Due to the unique nature of the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) the Anesthesiologist will be expected to credential and practice at multiple community and DOD sites, wherever VA providers perform procedures on our patients. This may include the other Hawaiian Islands as well as the outer Pacific Islands in addition to Oahu. The Anesthesiologist will be expected to supervise Anesthesia techs and CRNAs if present within the VAPIHCS staff. The Anesthesiologist serves as a consultant to the Medical and Surgical Services, not only in pre-surgical evaluation of patients, but in areas of expert airway adjunct, difficult I.V. access and pain control. The Anesthesiologist is available on a 24-hour basis (call rotation) to provide I.V. sedation consultation and/or administration for sedation through the medical center and ensure the quality of care of that service. The Anesthesiologist will demonstrate the ability to appropriately and courteously relate to internal and external customers, maintain the confidentiality of patient/employee information, and to function and work in a safe manner, as well as demonstrating an on-going commitment to and understanding of the Medical Center's Performance Improvement program. The Anesthesiologist will demonstrate the knowledge of changes associated with aging and principles of human growth and development possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data, and the ability to identify age-specific needs such as incorporating age specific factors and needs into patient care activities. The Anesthesiologist will be expected to be a leader in the pre-operative preparation of the patient. The Surgical Department strives to maintain a safe working environment, in which we identify and address issues and concerns as they relate to safety problems within O.R. The department adheres to the highest surgical quality improvement standards (VASQIP) and the Anesthesiologist will be expected to lead in this effort.