Anesthesiology Subspecialist

Anesthesiology Subspecialist Basic Function
Administers anesthesia to patients during surgery, surgical, obstetrical and
other medical procedures performed at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare. Assess
and treat critically ill patients and patients under the care of subspecialty
surgical and medical services. Assists the Chief Anesthesiologist in other
duties as assigned.

Scope
Responsible for serving as an Anesthesiology Specialist to provide
consultation and administer anesthesia with the full range of anesthesia
methods and techniques, especially for subspecialty surgical and medical
procedures. Incumbent maintains high-level professional performance according
to standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals and the
American Society of Anesthesiologists. Work is performed in Johns Hopkins
Aramco Healthcare where anesthesia services are provided on a ‎24-hour a day
basis. Incumbent assists the Chief Anesthesiologist as required, and in his
absence may supervise completed operation of the Anesthesia & Critical Care
Services. Professional and administrative direction is received through
discussion of problems with the Chief Anesthesiologist to ensure adherence to
existing JHAH and Department policies. Incumbent frequently works
independently of professional supervision.
Principal Contacts
Daily contact with Chief Anesthesiology & Critical Care Services, Physicians,
Nursing Staff, Operating Room Personnel, Patients and families, in carrying
out the duties as outlined below.
Principal Duties

Provide anesthesia with the full range of anesthesia agents, methods and
techniques for general, specialty and subspecialty surgical, obstetric and
medical procedures. Observing safety standards in the operating room as
related to anesthesia agents and equipment.

Provides technical advice and guidance to nursing staff and as required
provides orientation/training in new techniques and procedures to Anesthesia
Services staff.

Provides supervision and advice to Anesthesia Technicians.

Interviews patients scheduled for surgery to assess and develop an anesthesia
care plan and to establish rapport and allay fear and apprehension. Sees
patients post operatively to evaluate recovery from anesthesia, to assess
complications and make recommendations as indicated. Evaluate and provide
adequate pain control.

Provide advanced hemodynamic monitoring in patients undergoing major surgical
procedures.

Provide medical assessment and diagnosis, respiratory and cardiovascular
support to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care and Step-Down Units.

Assists the Chief Anesthesiologist as required:
In supervising the Recovery Room

Demonstrate consistant ability to work in a collegial and cooperative manner
with others in the provision of care, treatment and service, including
particiation in inter-professional collaborative practice and education.

In serving the Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare committees and teams.

In providing for continuing education conferences within the Anesthesia
Services

Acts as the Chief Anesthesiologist as assigned.

Keeps current with the new procedures and techniques in the field of
Anesthesia.

Stands on-call duty as assigned by Chief Anesthesiologist for emergency
surgery, obstetrics and/or medical procedures.

Performs other miscellaneous duties as directed by the Chief Anesthesiologist.

Will be required to live in hospital when on-call.

Experience
Minimum of two (‎2) years’ experience in the management of all types of
anesthetic agents and techniques in all types and ages of patients.
Certifications/Other requirements as applicable

Comprehensive knowledge of safe use of all general anesthetic agents,
techniques and methods currently accepted in the practice of anesthesia.

The ability, in the absence of the Chief Anesthesiologist to provide on-site
assessment of personnel, equipment and overall anesthesia