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Vail Health · 1 week ago

Anesthesiologist, Locum

Vail, Colorado, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$3,500/d - $3,500/d

5+ years exp

Vail Health is the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system located in Vail, Colorado. They are seeking an Anesthesiologist to join their collaborative team-based model alongside experienced CRNAs, responsible for administering anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgical procedures.

Health CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitOncologyTherapeuticsWellness

Responsibilities

Use intravenous, local, caudal or spinal methods to administer sedation or pain medications during surgical and other medical procedures

Supervise patients and monitor their pain medications before, during and after surgery; offset adverse complications or reactions; record amount and type of anesthesia as well as the patients’ conditions throughout procedures

Determine risk during medical procedures by taking medical histories, examining patients and ordering diagnostic procedures like x-rays and laboratory tests; discuss with other healthcare professionals about the method and type of anesthetic to make patients numb to pain

Provide and sustain airway management and life support during emergency surgery

Monitor patients post-surgery and determine when they are stabilized enough to move to another room or go home

Manage anesthesiological services and coordinate with other professionals to formulate procedures and plans; direct the duties of medical technicians, nurses and other healthcare support staff

Educate patients and families on post-procedure care and possible complications; instruct on different ways to prevent disease and improve health

Qualification

Board certified in anesthesiologyEpiduralsSpinalsUltrasound-guided regional anesthesiaDoctor of Medicine degreeExperience as anesthesiologistSupervisory experienceComputer skillsProficient with Microsoft programsEnglish language proficiencyCommunication skillsTeam player

Required

Minimum of five years of experience as anesthesiologist

Skilled at epidurals, spinals and ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Board certified in anesthesiology

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc

Proficient with Microsoft programs like excel, word, teams, power point

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Doctor of Medicine degree with anesthesiology residency