Anesthesiology opening in TX - Located in San-Antonio, TX - Must be BE/BC About the role: - 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 - Collaborate and communicate with other medical professionals to determine care plans and provide high-quality patient care. - Conduct research to make advancements in the field of anesthesiology.Qualifications: - Requires a medical degree and must be board certified. - Experience: A minimum of two years or progressive work experience in a multispecialty physician group model preferred. - Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to collaborate with various clinical staff - Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients served - Knowledge of infection prevention and control techniques - Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patients requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs
