Pediatric Anesthesiologist The Pediatric Anesthesiologist provides services to patients undergoing surgery or diagnostic studies requiring sedation or anesthesia. Consults with surgeons and appropriate subspecialists, prepares and evaluates pre-anesthetic, monitors inter-operative anesthesia and post-anesthetic care. Responsible for life support, respiratory care and other forms of physiologic support throughout the hospital when required. Provides pain management services for perioperative patients as well as consultations for pain management. Provides technical oversight and assistance to the relevant sedation team. Your Everyday Responsible for directing anesthesia and sedation services for patients throughout the hospital. Ensures the delivery of anesthesia services consistent with recognized standards for anesthesia care including patient consent, infection control measures, safety practices in all anesthetizing areas, protocols for supportive life functions, etc. Ensures reporting and clinical documentation requirements are met. Ensures equipment requirements are fulfilled. Monitors, inspects, tests and maintains anesthesia equipment. Ensures that complete pre-procedural and post-procedural anesthesia/sedation evaluation is done in accordance with strict timelines. Responsible for planning, directing and supervising all activities for the anesthesia service for patients under their care. Responsible for ensuring the quality of appropriateness of anesthesia patient care. Participates in a planned program of quality assurance for evaluation of the quality and appropriateness of the anesthetic care delivered. Resolves any issues or identified problems. The Must-Haves Minimum:
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctoral Degree in Medicine or OsteopathyLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiac Life Support American Heart Association, Pediatric Advanced Life Support American Heart Association, Medical Physician Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, Controlled Dangerous Substances Louisiana State Board of Medical ExaminersSKILLS AND ABILITIES: Documented continued competence in the specialty of anesthesiology in order to maintain clinical privilege. Compliance with Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners requirements for CME. Demonstration of competence in advanced life support. Client Details City New Orleans State LA
