LOCATION: John H. Stroger Hospital - Anesthesiology & Pain Management
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Job Summary
The Cardiac Anesthesiologist will be primarily responsible for the provision of the complete range of anesthesia care to patients presenting for cardiac surgery and minimally invasive cardiac structural cases performed in the catheterization laboratory or as needed. The Cardiac Anesthesiologist will provide anesthesia care to patients presenting for non-cardiac surgeries and procedures, conduct education, resident training, and quality assurance projects per the needs of the Anesthesiology service.
Typical Duties
Provides complete range of anesthesia care to all cardiac patients when needed, including preoperative assessment, intraoperative anesthetic administration and monitoring, and post-anesthetic care in compliance with The Joint Commission standards. Provides anesthetics and all anesthesia-related procedures for cardiac, thoracic, and minimally invasive cardiac Cath lab cases. Provides transesophageal echo imaging and interpretation during cardiac cases. Provides cardiac and general anesthesia-related care throughout the Cook County Health (CCH) hospitals in all functional areas including the Operating Room, Obstetrics, PACU, ICU wards, and any other clinical settings as needed while meeting and exceeding compliance standards. Works independently, participates in training residents, and provides medical direction to Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Examines patients, obtains medical history, and uses diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical and other medical procedures. Coordinates work during medical procedures with nurses, residents, CRNAs, medical technicians, and health care providers. Administers anesthetics during medical procedures using local, regional, general, and monitored anesthesia care (MAC) methods. Coordinates the administration of anesthetics with surgeons during procedures. Provides and maintains life support and airway management as needed and helps prepare patients for emergency surgery. Determines when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be admitted to the Intensive Care Unit or discharged home after surgery. Works daily hours, takes 1st call (in-house), 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th calls or other calls based on the operating needs including cardiac calls. Performs all other related duties as assigned by the Department Chair. #J-18808-Ljbffr