Head of Anesthesiology is responsible for the efficient operation of anesthesia services. Develops, implements, and maintains anesthesia procedures and practices. Being a Head of Anesthesiology works closely with hospital staff, department directors, and physicians to ensure the highest standards of quality and service are maintained. Manages a staff of anesthesia technicians and nurses. Additionally, Head of Anesthesiology requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a top management. The Head of Anesthesiology manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Head of Anesthesiology typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Job Summary:
Administers anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures: Examines patients to determine the degree of surgical risk and type of anesthetic and sedation to administer and discusses findings with medical practitioners concerned with the case. Positions patient on the operating table and administers local, intravenous, spinal, caudal, or another anesthetic according to prescribed medical standards. Institutes remedial measures to counteract adverse reactions or complications. Records type and amount of anesthetic and sedation administered and the patient's condition before, during, and after anesthesia.
Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Some of the important generalized work activities Anesthesiologists may perform include:
Administers anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures: Examines patients to determine the degree of surgical risk and type of anesthetic and sedation to administer and discusses findings with medical practitioners concerned with the case. Positions patient on the operating table and administers local, intravenous, spinal, caudal, or another anesthetic according to prescribed medical standards. Institutes remedial measures to counteract adverse reactions or complications. Records the type and amount of anesthetic and sedation administered and the condition of the patient before, during, and after anesthesia.
Required Procedures if Applicable:
To provide monitored anesthesia care, general and regional anesthesia for adult, pediatric, and obstetric patients, including perioperative critical care acute pain management, and continuous epidural anesthetic administration, as well as procedural sedation, the Anesthesiologist must be able to perform the following procedures:
Airway Maintenance with Bag/Mask Ventilation
Endotracheal Intubation
Peripheral and Central Venous Access
Epidural Catheter Placement
Spinal Anesthetic Placement
Swan-Ganz Catheter Placement
Arterial Line Placement
Nerve block with U/S guidance and peripheral nerve catheter placement
Ob experience with spinals, epidurals, and C/S (moderate risk OB labor deck)
General OR skills: thoracic epidurals, central-line and arterial line placement, double-lumen ETT placement and one-lung ventilation, etc.
Preferred Procedures if Applicable:
Heart cases requiring TEE require Cardiac Fellowship training
Required Minimum Education:
MD or DO, anesthesia-accredited ACGME residency program.
Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation
ABA certified or eligible, Colorado License, DEA with Colorado Address
Our Mission
Colorado Permanente Medical Group (CPMG) has an exclusive, integrated partnership with the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado. While we are separate organizations complementing one another, our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable healthcare services and improve the health of our members' and communities' health.
By offering care and coverage together, we help Coloradans thrive. We serve communities throughout Denver/Boulder, Northern and Southern Colorado.
Our Culture
As a CPMG physician, you’ll find fulfillment working alongside board-certified colleagues in a comprehensive array of specialties. Permanente Medicine allows you to practice evidence-based, patient-centered medicine in a culture that is collaborative, inclusive, and committed to making a difference in people’s lives.
Our system combines quality resources, state-of-the-art facilities, an Epic-based electronic medical records system, and true experts who collaborate. Free from the pressures of practicing fee-for-service medicine, you can focus on what matters most--caring for your patients.
Partnering closely with our physicians, CPMG's professional staff use their expertise in business operations management, scheduling, analytics, human resources, communications, legal, finance, and strategy to support high-quality care delivery.
Our team-based culture fosters a respectful and collegial environment where everyone is treated compassionately.
Equity, Inclusion and Diversity
Colorado Permanente Medical Group (CPMG) is committed to Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity. CPMG has a focus on supporting all our physicians and professional staff in an inclusive environment, identifying community healthcare disparities, and providing education and tools to provide culturally responsive care to mitigate these disparities. If you have an interest in Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our mission to improve the health of our members and the communities that we serve.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
Benefits
CPMG offers a Market-leading benefit package, which includes:
CPMG Core Competencies - ALL are required |
Developing Trust
• Empowers others by giving autonomy on the day-to-day execution of strategy. • Leads by example by delivering on own commitments and managing operations efficiently. • Trusts others to deliver on their commitments. |
Defining Vision
• Takes a big-picture approach by considering future market factors for healthcare. • Links the benefits of strategies to patient outcomes and organizational performance. • Provides rationale for ideas to demonstrate feasibility and practicality. • Breaks down silos to engage other departments and learn from their experiences to support problem-solving. |
Leading Teams
• Holds others accountable to mutually agreed-upon goals and performance standards. • Knows the diverse styles of individuals on the team and leverages strengths appropriately. • Creates open lines of communication to share information and receive feedback. • Maintains emotional poise and understands the emotional impact of decisions and actions on the team. |
Leading Change
• Takes initiative to deliver results beyond the status quo. • Adapts to changing circumstances by maintaining flexibility and quickly changing course. • Demonstrates openness to taking appropriate risks to achieve results. |
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