Emory University Hospital Midtown (EUHM) Surgical Specialties Team is seeking to hire a Chief Anesthetist – Inpatient, to become a vital part of Emory Healthcare’s integrated Academic Healthcare System. 

Work Hours/Schedule:

• Full Time; 40 hours per week.

Highlights of joining the EUHM Anesthetist Team:

• Salary is based on years of experience as an Anesthetist (CRNA or CAA) plus Chief Stipend.
• Eligible for Extra Duty Pay, CME time-off & allowances, Student Loan Repayment program
• Benefits coverage, including PTO accrual, Professional Liability Insurance including Tail Coverage will begin from first day of employment
• Paid Parental Leave to benefit-eligible employees with six months of service
• Life Insurance & Retirement Program options in addition to various Health, Welfare, Wellness benefits
• Reimbursement of State/National Licensure/Certification renewal, one Professional Association Membership as well as AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS renewal after start date

Emory University Hospital Midtown (EUHM) encompasses the historic Crawford Long Hospital founded over 100 years ago in this same location.  Recently, we have added the state-of-the-art Winship Cancer wing to our footprint.  Our case load includes a variety of surgical oncology procedures with heavy emphasis on Head and Neck Cancer.  Additionally, we cover surgical specialties of Vascular, Neuro, OB/GYN, General Surgery, Urology, Ortho, Plastics, and multiple robotic procedures.  Our EUHM anesthesia group covers this location specifically but offers the option of covering other Emory sites if desired as extra shift work. 

At all Emory Healthcare sites our CAAs, CRNAs and MDs collaborate within the Anesthesia Care Team model ensuring the highest level of quality and safety for our patients.

• Works with Physicians and System Leaders to represent the Anesthesia group on committees at the hospital level while also coordinating with other Chief Anesthetists to address system needs. In the leadership role, provides oversight, leadership, and technical expertise for all anesthetists in the daily management of medical services to patients. Recruits, hires & trains anesthetists, establishes work schedules, supervises staff performance, participates in performance evaluations, and determines and disseminates quality activities and design for assigned staff.  Coordinates assignments of anesthetist students into appropriate cases.
• Recognized as a proficient, highly skilled clinician who assists physician colleagues in providing care and management of patients. Routinely demonstrates acquired in-depth knowledge about the care of a surgical patients in daily practice. Performs all clinical duties and responsibilities enumerated in the job description of an anesthetist in an exemplary fashion.
• Under the direction of an anesthesiologist, assists in the administration of general and regional anesthesia to surgical and non-surgical procedure patients. Performs initial acute cardio-pulmonary resuscitation in life-threatening situations or as directed by a physician. Interprets and records patient's physiological and pharmacological status. Assists the Anesthesiologist in gathering routine pre-op data. Instructs others in principles and practices of anesthesia, respiratory care and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as directed by the anesthesiologist.
• Assists in research projects as carried out by an Anesthesiologist. Establishes multi-parameter monitoring of patient prior to, during and after anesthesia or in other acute care situations, including ECG, direct arterial pressure, central venous pressure, arterial blood gas determinations, hematocrits, and routine measurement of temperature, respiration, blood pressure, and heart rate.  Establishes other monitoring as may be developed for anesthesia and intensive care use. Manages pre- and post-anesthetic care, including ventilatory support of patients as assigned by an Anesthesiologist. Manages ventilators and other respiratory care parameters as directed by the physician.
• Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
• Maintains and updates current, accurate patient records including medical assessment, interventions, and evaluations. Collects and interprets diagnostic data to implement appropriate care patient care plans.
• Trains and teaches other health care professionals including students and residents in techniques and procedures unique to specific setting. Actively participates on organizational health services committees.  Performs related responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) or Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) Master’s Degree program.
• Require minimum 5 years of experience as an Anesthetist in a hospital setting.
• Highly desire Anesthetist Lead experience, especially in a tertiary care teaching hospital.
• Licensed or eligible to practice in the State of Georgia. Certified by National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) or National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA).
• Must maintain biannual certification through the submission of Continuing Medical Education credits (CMEs).
• BLS from American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Qgenda experience a plus.

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Emory Healthcare, part of Emory University, is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia.  At Emory Healthcare, our mission is to create and promote a culture that supports the growth and development of our Anesthetists, and in collaboration with the health care team, provide high-quality value-based care to patients and the community.

Highlights of joining the Emory Healthcare team:

• Emory University Hospital named Top 100 Global Hospital
• An 11-hospital system with 254 outpatient locations and close to 1,000 Advance Practice Providers
• Rewarded with highly competitive compensation and benefit package
• A strong multidisciplinary collaborative health care team that values shared decision making
• Academic health care setting that partner closely with Emory School of Medicine
• A culture of strong system leadership, research, education and mentorship

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.