Anesthesiology, Anesthesiologist

Job Description

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• The Surgical Service of the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center is recruiting for a staff Anesthesiologist.
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• Duties include but are not limited to:
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• Administration of general anesthesia (inhalation and intravenous), including invasive monitoring.
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• Administration of regional anesthesia, including spinal, epidural, and peripheral nerve blocks.
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• Placement of arterial catheters and interpretation of arterial pressures and wave forms.
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• Placement of pulmonary artery catheters and interpretation of pressures/wave forms
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• Management of ventilator-dependent patients and one lung ventilation.
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• Supervision of CRNA staff, physician residents, and medical students in the comprehensive medical management of patient care.
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• Expertise in the following anesthesia core requirements: assessing, consulting, and preparing patients for anesthesia; rendering patients insensible to pain during surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures.
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• Monitoring and restoring homeostasis in perioperative and critically ill patients, diagnosing and treating painful syndromes.
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• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with a diverse group of professional staff and management officials.
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• Care for Veterans and Earn a Debt-Free Degree (va.gov)
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• Sign-on bonus authorized
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• Office Hours: 8 - 4:30 pm, Monday -Friday
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• A four 10-hour shift schedule is forthcoming
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• Call coverage: averages 5 nights/mo
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• Review the outstanding benefits of VA employment:   Total Rewards of a Physician VA Career Brochure.pdf
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