Anesthesiology

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 Everyday Responsible for directing anesthesia and sedation services for patients throughout the 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 reporting and clinical documentation requirements are equipment requirements are fulfilled. Monitors inspects tests and maintains anesthesia that complete pre-procedural and post-procedural anesthesia/sedation evaluation is done in accordance with strict for planning directing and supervising all activities for the anesthesia service for patients under their for ensuring the quality of appropriateness of anesthesia patient in a planned program of quality assurance for evaluation of the quality and appropriateness of the anesthetic care delivered. Resolves any issues or identified Must-Haves Minimum: EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONSDoctoral Degree in Medicine or OsteopathyLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSBasic Life Support Health Care Provider American Heart AssociationAdvanced Cardiac Life Support American Heart AssociationPediatric Advanced Life Support American Heart AssociationMedical Physician Louisiana State Board of Medical ExaminersControlled Dangerous Substances Louisiana State Board of Medical ExaminersSKILLS AND ABILITIESDocumented continued competence in the specialty of anesthesiology in order to maintain with Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners requirements for of competence in advanced life support.