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ANESTHESIOLOGIST (PHYSICIAN)

We encourage Military Veterans and Military Spouses to apply

SITE OF SERVICE:

· Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Hood, TX

POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

· Degree: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.). Board Certified in Anesthesiology

· Education: This degree must have been accredited by ONE OF THE FOLLOWING

o The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association

o Association of American Medical Colleges

o Liaison Committee on Medical Education

o Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association

o An accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) at the time the degree was obtained

· Internship/Residency: Successful completion of an internship and residency program which has been approved by ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

o The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

o The Committee on Postdoctoral Training of the American Osteopathic Association.

· Certification: Board Certified in Anesthesiology

· Additional Certifications : Must have the following hands-on certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

o Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

o Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

o Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

· Experience: Anesthesiologists shall have actively practiced as Anesthesiologists for at least 2

two-years within the past 3 years. The 2 years of required experience must not have ended more than one year prior to application

· Licensure: Possess a current and unrestricted license to practice Medicine in the state of Texas.

· Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Anesthesiologist who write prescriptions for controlled substances must have a current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certificate or Controlled Drug Substance number as appropriate.

· U.S. Citizenship : Shall be a U.S. citizen

· English Language Requirement: Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.

· Physical Capability: Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.

DUTIES:

· Knowledge of the provision of medical management and consultation during the perioperative period, in Pain Medicine and in critical care medicine.

· Knowledge of a wide variety of anesthesiology procedures and techniques including the functional characteristics of complex respiratory equipment.

· This includes, administering assisted and controlled ventilation to patients with tracheotomies and other complex medical problems, performing artificial airway care and maintenance.

· Knowledge of anatomy and physiology including an in-depth understanding of the structure and function of the lungs and bronchi as related to gas exchange and ventilation, in order to administer special ventilation techniques such as: positive end expiratory pressure and intermittent mandatory ventilation; interpreting results of blood gas studies and makes adjustments in ventilator settings; removing endotracheal tubes; and assessing patient’s respiratory status and evaluating effectiveness of therapy.

· Knowledge of pharmacology including an understanding of various classes of drugs and their uses, ability to prepare dosages and concentrations and select proper methods of administration, and skill in identifying complications and interactions of various drugs; in order to determine effectiveness of the therapy being delivered to patients and to make recommendations to physicians regarding changes or alternatives to treatment.

· Broad knowledge of computers and related software to include word processing, spreadsheet, data base management, statistical applications, and intranet and Internet connections and applications.

HOURS:

· Services provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year (366 days during leap years). Anesthesiologist shall provide services seven (7) days each week including federal holidays and Government-designated training holidays. Chief, Anesthesia or his/her representative will establish the specific schedule based on clinical requirements and patient needs. Normal duty hours are flexible with weekly-accrued time of up to 50 hours. Overtime is not authorized for

Anesthesiologist. The actual weekly schedule shall be coordinated with and

approved by Chief, Anesthesia or his/her representative at least two weeks prior.

· Typical/routine hours are as follows:

 0645-1515 (6:45am – 3:15pm)

 0645-1715 (6:45am – 5:15pm)

 0645-1915 (6:45am – 7:15pm)

 1000-1830 (10:00am – 6:30pm)

 0730-1600 (7:30am – 4:00pm)

 0800-1630 (8:00am – 4:30pm)

 0845-1715 (8:45am – 5:15pm)

 0845-1915 (8:45am – 9:15pm)

 0845-2115 (8:45am – 11:15pm)

 0900-1730 (9:00am – 5:30pm)

 1000-1830 (10:00am – 6:30pm)

 1045-1915 (10:45am – 7:15pm)

 1045-2115 (10:45am – 9:15pm)

 1045-2315 (10:45am – 11:15pm)

 1130-2000 (11:30am – 8:00pm)

Base Down Days:

· During a planned closure of the facility due to training, closures before or after holidays family down days, Employee will only be compensated for the actual hours worked. If clinic is closed and employee is not able to work, employee will be required to use leave or take LWOP (without penalty). 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Teamwork skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer. 

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