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Posted: 15-Mar-26
Location: Chicago, Illinois
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Internal Number: 00137836
LOCATION: John H. Stroger Hospital - Anesthesiology & Pain Management
Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address: MDRecruit@cookcountyhhs.org
When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email. An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.
To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV. Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirements listed on the bottom of this posting.
Job Summary
Typical Duties
Provides complete range of anesthesia care to all cardiac patients when needed, including preoperative assessment, intraoperative anesthetic administration and monitoring and post anesthetic care in compliance with The Joint Commission standards. Provides Anesthetics and all anesthesia related procedures for Cardiac, thoracic, and minimally invasive cardiac Cath lab cases.
- Provides Transesophageal Echo imaging and interpretation during cardiac cases.
- Provides cardiac and general anesthesia related care throughout the Cook County Health (CCH) hospitals in all functional areas including the Operating Room, Obstetrics, PACU, ICU Wards and any other clinical settings as needed while meeting and exceeding compliance standards.
- Works independently, participates in training residents, and provides medical direction to Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
- Examines patients, obtains medical history, and uses diagnostic test to determine risk during surgical and other medical procedures.
- Coordinates work during medical procedures with nurses, residents, CRNAs, medical technicians and health care providers.
- Administers anesthetics during medical procedures using local, regional, general, and monitored anesthesia care (MAC) methods.
- Coordinates the administration of anesthetics with surgeons during procedures.
- Provides and maintains life support and airway management as needed and helps prepare patients for emergency surgery.
- Determines when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be admitted to Intensive care unit or discharged home after surgery.
- Works daily hours, takes 1st call (in-house), 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th calls or other calls based on the operating needs including cardiac calls.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned by the Department Chair.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Doctorate Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical college or university Licensed as a Physician and Surgeon in the State of Illinois prior to starting employment.
- Successfully completed Anesthesiology Residency
- Board Certification or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology (AMA) and must obtain Board Certification two years after starting employment
- Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment
- Must hold advanced peri-operative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Certification through the National Board of Echocardiography
- Cardiac and Thoracic Anesthesiology clinical experience
- Active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) years of experience in an academic program
- Fellowship in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anesthesiology
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to ensure the protection of the confidentiality and security of healthcare information for all patients
- Strong working knowledge base in anesthesiology and pain management; participates in the development and implementation of program planning, objectives, policies, and standards essential to the delivery of quality anesthetic care
- Proficiency in the safe administration of blood and blood products ensuring that all protocol is followed
- Excellent interpersonal, strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to establish rapport with families
- Strong decision-making skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work daily hours, take 1st call (in-house), as well as 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and cardiac calls based on O.R
- Ability to build relationships within the organization and to represent CCH with appropriate outside agencies
- Ability to prepare reports and effectively present information in meetings
- Ability to exercise discretion and make wise decisions
- Excellent teaching and mentoring skills in clinical anesthesia for Oral Surgery residents, Anesthesia residents, and interns
- Ability to handle many simultaneous demands and meet all required deadlines
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when challenged
- Sensitivity and respect in caring for patients and in dealing with patients, family members, trainees, and CCH staff of diverse backgrounds
Physical and Environmental Demands
This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.
For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job functions.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Basic Term Life Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation Program
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
- You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
- Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
- Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
- Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable
OR
A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.
If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.
***Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents bust be presented at time of interview. ***
Must successfully meet the credentialing standards established by the Cook County Health and Hospitals System to include a State of Illinois MD license and any other license, certification, or specialized training, etc. no later than two (2) weeks prior to the candidate's start date
*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.
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