Anesthesiologist

Private Ambulatory Surgical Centre on the beautiful island of St Lucia are searching for a full time anesthesiologist to join the team.

Anesthesiologist

The company has a full surgery suite with two operating theatres , 

A) Ophthalmology, oculoplastics  and Dermatology 

B) Orthopedics 

An experienced and dedicated anesthesiologist is required to work,together with the anesthesia nurse and the nursing team and doctors to provide a first rate service in the surgery fields designated  above.

There is also the opportunity to become involved in both an iv nutrient clinic and a wound clinic, both functioning with other clinics in the same Medical facility.

Ready Availability of all documents to achieve a St Lucian Medical License is essential. Good written and spoken English is vital.

Please send letter of application, full CV, two job reference contacts and a recent photo.

Job Description 

• Evaluate patients and document the pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient
• Determine risk during medical procedures by taking medical histories, examining patients and ordering diagnostic procedures such as x-rays and laboratory tests
• Coordinate with doctors, nurse staff, and other health care professionals
• Manage anesthesiological services and coordinate with other professionals to formulate procedures and plans
• Direct the duties of medical technicians, nurses and other healthcare support staff
• Educate the patient on the surgery and recovery prior to the procedure
• Select, obtain and administer the anesthetic plan of care, including induction, maintenance and emergency phase anesthesia
• Use intravenous, local, caudal or spinal methods to administer sedation or pain medications during surgical and other medical procedures
• Review schedule and administer the appropriate dosage of anesthesia during procedures
• Supervise patients and monitor their pain medications before, during and after surgery
• Offset adverse complications or reactions
• Record amount and type of anesthesia as well as the patients' conditions throughout procedures
• Complete records of type and amount of anesthesia, patient condition, patient response and medical histories
• Maintain anesthesia at appropriate levels during surgery; administer no more than one anesthetic at a time
• Support life functions during the administration of anesthesia
• Work in a safe manner with constant state of alertness
• Recognize alterations in physiologic responses to the surgical procedure and/or the anesthetic
• Provide professional observation and resuscitative care until the patient has regained control of his vital function
• Provide other forms of emergency patient care as needed
• Assess patient recovery and removal to another room following surgery
• Record all pertinent data on the anesthesia record
• Educate patients and families on post-procedure care and possible complications
• Instruct on different ways to prevent disease and improve health
• Inform the  nursing team  of patient's condition and any expected problems
• Follow established infection control guidelines and report safety hazards for immediate resolution
• Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent organization and critical thinking skills
• Compassionate demeanor and focus on patient care
• Ability to make quick decisions in a high level.
• Strong attention to detail: being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication, teaching ability and good telephone skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, and staff members
• Ability to respond quickly, physically and mentally when priorities and /or the patient's condition changes