Anesthesiologist

Job Title: Anesthesiologist
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Job Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Anesthesiologist to join our team in providing exceptional care to Veterans. This role involves delivering high-quality anesthesia services across various clinical settings, including pre-operative evaluations, direct administration of anesthesia, and supervision of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). The Anesthesiologist will play a vital role in enhancing patient outcomes through professionalism, technical expertise, and a commitment to continuous learning and education.

• Perform comprehensive pre-operative and pre-procedural anesthetic risk assessments, including history-taking, physical exams, and diagnostic review.
• Document evaluations and care plans in the patient's medical record.
• Administer anesthetics and perform related procedures such as peripheral IV placement, arterial and central venous catheter placements, and use of invasive/non-invasive monitoring devices.
• Provide care across various clinical settings, including the Operating Room, PACU, ICU, Pain Clinic, IR Suite, and GI Suite.
• Participate in the anesthesia pre-operative assessment clinic.

• Supervise CRNAs in delivering anesthesia as part of a team-based care model.
• Work effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals, fostering respect and dignity in interactions.

• Participate in weekend, holiday, evening, and night on-call schedules in alignment with departmental standards.
• Maintain current ACLS and BLS certifications.

• Provide objective information regarding anesthesia risks and benefits, securing informed consent from patients or guardians.
• Perform inpatient and outpatient consultations, including e-consultations, as needed.
• Utilize VA electronic medical records efficiently and accurately.

• Support the education and training of nurses, technicians, medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Stay updated with best practices and ensure procedures meet or exceed national statistical standards.

• Adhere to hospital policies, community standards, and information security procedures.
• Provide care tailored to the cognitive, emotional, and physical needs of patients, with an understanding of age and disease-related factors.

• Valid medical license to practice in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA).
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Certified in EHR and CPRS systems.