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Form of workFacility: A 324-bed Medical Center offers a broad range of primary care and specialty care services, as well as 24-hour emergency care and Level II trauma care.
Opportunity:
- In collaboration with a physician develops an anesthesia care plan. Provides IV sedation and/or monitored anesthesia care and/or administers general, regional or local anesthesia for a variety of surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
- Monitors patients accurately and performs Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), ventilation or life support measures during emergencies throughout the Medical Center.
- Manages the patients’ physiological condition while under anesthesia and initiates corrective actions as necessary or as directed by a physician.
- Assists with other departmental or professional duties as requested by the Manager of Anesthesiology.
- Essential Duties:
- (25%) Perform pre-anesthetic evaluation and preparation
- (25%) Prepares the OR Suite for all types of anesthesia
- (25%) Administers, manages, and monitors anesthesia care during induction, maintenance, and emergence
- (25%) Provide post-anesthesia care and evaluation - Skills (include but are not limited to):
- Adult and pediatric venipuncture
- Arterial line insertion
- Medication calculation and effects
- Sterile technique
- Airway maintenance
- Administration and management of regional anesthetics - Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Takes appropriate safety precautions to insure the safe administration of his/her anesthesia care.
- Identifies opportunities for improving quality, including patient outcomes and operational efficiency within the Department.
- Provides clinical support to other departments within the Medical Center.
- Other duties as assigned - - Written, organization, and interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups to interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
- Demonstrates the ability to perform basic and advanced skills required practicing anesthesia.
- Compliance with all Medical Center policies and practices as described in the employee handbook
- MidMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.
- An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities - Physical/Mental Requirements and Typical Working Conditions:
- Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief, and death
- Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required
- Able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description
- Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s)
- Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time - may require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching
- Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material - must follow bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake
- Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling - may require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis
- Physical Demand Level: Light - must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) lift or carry 10 lbs. and walk/stand/push/pull of arm/leg controls
- Potential sign-on bonus
- Overtime and on-call rate: 1.5x
- Generous relocation package
- Medical and dental insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 23 days PTO + 6 paid holidays per year
- 5 days paid CEU time at regular rate
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health shortage area- qualify for federal school loan forgiveness program
