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About the Role

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) is seeking a General Anesthesiologist to join our full-time team in Al-Ahsa. This specialist role involves providing comprehensive anesthesia services for surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures, alongside assessing and treating critically ill patients within our Intensive Care Unit. The incumbent will operate within a 24-hour service environment, upholding the highest professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer a full range of anesthetic agents, methods, and techniques for various medical procedures.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety standards in the operating room, particularly concerning anesthetic agents and equipment.
• Maintain competence in the Anesthesia specialty and perform clinical services in accordance with established privileges.
• Provide medical assessment, diagnosis, and support for critically ill patients in the Intensive Care and Step-down Units, including respiratory and cardiovascular support.
• Keep current with new procedures and techniques in the field of Anesthesia.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as directed by the Chief Anesthesiologist.

Patient Care and Communication

• Interview patients scheduled for surgery to assess their condition, develop an anesthesia care plan, establish rapport, and alleviate apprehension.
• Conduct post-operative evaluations to assess recovery from anesthesia, identify complications, and provide necessary recommendations.
• Engage in daily contact with Chief Anesthesiology Services, Physicians, Nursing Staff, Operating Room Personnel, patients, and their families.

Collaboration and Professional Oversight

• Provide technical advice and guidance to nursing staff, including orientation and training in new techniques and procedures as required.
• Assist the Chief Anesthesiologist with duties such as supervising the Recovery Room, serving on Johns Hopkins Saudi Healthcare committees and teams, and organizing continuing education conferences within Anesthesia Services.
• Act as the Chief Anesthesiologist when assigned, and in their absence, may supervise the complete operation of the Anesthesia & Critical Care Division.

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited School of Medicine with an MD or MBBS Degree.
• Completion of an accredited anesthesia residency program.
• Eligibility for certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology or the Royal College of Physicians/Surgeons in Canada. Equivalent training and certification may be considered with concurrence from the Chief of Staff, Medical Operations, and the JHAH Executive Director.
• A current license to practice medicine in at least one state in the * or an equivalent license in the country of origin (if not a * citizen).
• A minimum of two years of experience in managing all types of anesthetic agents and techniques across all patient types and ages, post-certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology or post ********* (or **** examination.

Additional Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of the safe use of all general anesthetic agents, techniques, and methods currently accepted in the practice of anesthesia.
• The ability to provide on-site assessment of personnel, equipment, and the overall anesthesia environment in the absence of the Chief Anesthesiologist.
• Availability for on-call duty as assigned by the Chief Anesthesiologist for emergency surgery, obstetrics, and/or medical procedures. This includes a requirement to live in the hospital when on-call.