Job Description

Discover Excellence at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital in Beautiful Columbia, MO!

At the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care to our nation's veterans. As a level 1C VA hospital, we offer a comprehensive range of services with a strong focus on patient-centered care, innovation, and excellence. Our facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and supportive work environment, where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference.

Located in the vibrant city of Columbia, Missouri, our hospital is nestled in an area renowned for its high quality of life, cultural amenities, and scenic beauty. Columbia is home to the University of Missouri, offering a lively college-town atmosphere with a wealth of educational opportunities and resources. The city boasts a rich cultural scene with numerous art galleries, theaters, and music venues, as well as a diverse range of dining and shopping options.

Columbia is also known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreational activities. Enjoy miles of scenic trails for hiking and biking, explore the beautiful parks, and take advantage of the numerous lakes and rivers for boating, fishing, and water sports. The city's friendly and welcoming community, excellent schools, and safe neighborhoods make it an ideal place to call home.

Join us at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital and become a part of a team dedicated to excellence in healthcare and compassionate service. Experience the best of professional fulfillment and personal satisfaction in one of the most desirable locations in the Midwest.

Job Responsibilities

The position involves pre-operative and pre-procedural anesthetic risk assessment for patients at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital, a level 1C VA hospital. Responsibilities include obtaining relevant medical history, performing physical exams, reviewing vital signs, lab values, and other diagnostic studies prior to surgery. Appropriate notes will be recorded in the medical record.

Personally provide direct anesthesia services, including administration of anesthetic agents.
Perform procedures such as peripheral intravenous (IV) placement, arterial catheter placement, central venous catheter placement, and placement of related invasive and non-invasive monitoring devices.
Participate in the Anesthesia pre-operative assessment program.
Provide direct patient care in various locations including the Operating Room, PACU, GI suite, bronchoscopy suite, and others as required (e.g., bedside cardiology procedures).
Expertise, training, or familiarity with complex cardiac procedures (e.g., CABG, TAVR).
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including CRNAs, surgeons, specialists, nurses, and other providers.
Control postoperative pain relief and consciousness of patients.
Provide post-operative care including ventilator management within recovery areas and the ICU if necessary.
Maintain ACLS, PALS, and BLS certification.
Participate in hospital committees, department, and hospital in-service programs, and acquire/maintain CMEs as required.
Perform FPPEs (Focused Professional Practice Evaluations) and OPPEs (Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations) as needed.
Maintain and uphold medical licensure.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Medical degree from an accredited institution.
Completed residency and board certification in Anesthesiology.
Licensed to practice as an anesthesiologist.
Experience or training in complex cardiac procedures.
Maintains certifications in ACLS, PALS, and BLS.
Membership in relevant professional organizations and participation in continued medical education.

Working Hours

Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday (4-10s); TBD

Skills

Strong clinical skills in anesthesia and perioperative care.
Proficiency in performing invasive procedures (IV, arterial, central venous catheter placements, etc.).
Excellent teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Ability to manage postoperative pain and patient consciousness.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Competence in ventilator management.
Organizational and administrative skills for committee participation and maintaining medical records and certifications.

Job Tags

Monday to Friday,

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