Anesthesiologist

Killeen, TX
Full Time
Entry Level

ANESTHESIOLOGIST (PHYSICIAN)

 

We encourage Military Veterans and Military Spouses to apply

 

SITE OF SERVICE:

 

·        Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Hood, TX

 

POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

 

·        Degree: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.). Board Certified in Anesthesiology

·        Education: This degree must have been accredited by ONE OF THE FOLLOWING

o  The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association

o  Association of American Medical Colleges

o  Liaison Committee on Medical Education

o  Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association

o  An accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) at the time the degree was obtained

·        Internship/Residency: Successful completion of an internship and residency program which has been approved by ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

o  The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

o  The Committee on Postdoctoral Training of the American Osteopathic Association.

·        Certification: Board Certified in Anesthesiology

·        Additional Certifications: Must have the following hands-on certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

o  Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

o  Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

o  Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

·        Experience: Anesthesiologists shall have actively practiced as Anesthesiologists for at least 2

two-years within the past 3 years. The 2 years of required experience must not have ended more than one year prior to application

·        Licensure: Possess a current and unrestricted license to practice Medicine in the state of Texas.

·        Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Anesthesiologist who write prescriptions for controlled substances must have a current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certificate or Controlled Drug Substance number as appropriate.

·        U.S. Citizenship: Shall be a U.S. citizen

·        English Language Requirement: Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.

·        Physical Capability: Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.

 

DUTIES:

·        Knowledge of the provision of medical management and consultation during the perioperative period, in Pain Medicine and in critical care medicine.

·        Knowledge of a wide variety of anesthesiology procedures and techniques including the functional characteristics of complex respiratory equipment.

·        This includes, administering assisted and controlled ventilation to patients with tracheotomies and other complex medical problems, performing artificial airway care and maintenance.

·        Knowledge of anatomy and physiology including an in-depth understanding of the structure and function of the lungs and bronchi as related to gas exchange and ventilation, in order to administer special ventilation techniques such as: positive end expiratory pressure and intermittent mandatory ventilation; interpreting results of blood gas studies and makes adjustments in ventilator settings; removing endotracheal tubes; and assessing patient’s respiratory status and evaluating effectiveness of therapy.

·        Knowledge of pharmacology including an understanding of various classes of drugs and their uses, ability to prepare dosages and concentrations and select proper methods of administration, and skill in identifying complications and interactions of various drugs; in order to determine effectiveness of the therapy being delivered to patients and to make recommendations to physicians regarding changes or alternatives to treatment.

·        Broad knowledge of computers and related software to include word processing, spreadsheet, data base management, statistical applications, and intranet and Internet connections and applications.

 

HOURS:

·        Services provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year (366 days during leap years). Anesthesiologist shall provide services seven (7) days each week including federal holidays and Government-designated training holidays. Chief, Anesthesia or his/her representative will establish the specific schedule based on clinical requirements and patient needs. Normal duty hours are flexible with weekly-accrued time of up to 50 hours. Overtime is not authorized for

Anesthesiologist. The actual weekly schedule shall be coordinated with and

approved by Chief, Anesthesia or his/her representative at least two weeks prior.

·        Typical/routine hours are as follows:

 0645-1515 (6:45am – 3:15pm)

 0645-1715 (6:45am – 5:15pm)

 0645-1915 (6:45am – 7:15pm)

 1000-1830 (10:00am – 6:30pm)

 0730-1600 (7:30am – 4:00pm)

 0800-1630 (8:00am – 4:30pm)

 0845-1715 (8:45am – 5:15pm)

 0845-1915 (8:45am – 9:15pm)

 0845-2115 (8:45am – 11:15pm)

 0900-1730 (9:00am – 5:30pm)

 1000-1830 (10:00am – 6:30pm)

 1045-1915 (10:45am – 7:15pm)

 1045-2115 (10:45am – 9:15pm)

 1045-2315 (10:45am – 11:15pm)

 1130-2000 (11:30am – 8:00pm)

 

Base Down Days:

 

·        During a planned closure of the facility due to training, closures before or after holidays family down days, Employee will only be compensated for the actual hours worked. If clinic is closed and employee is not able to work, employee will be required to use leave or take LWOP (without penalty). 

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Teamwork skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

 

LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer. 

 

Links:

To learn more about Luke, please visit our website at:

http://www.lukestaffing.com

Share

Apply for this position

Required*
Apply with
We've received your resume. Click here to update it.
Attach resume or Paste resume
Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or Paste resume

Paste your resume here or Attach resume file

To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more.
Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran
  • A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
    • a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
    • a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
  • A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
  • An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
  • An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
Veteran status


Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026
Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
  • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
  • Blind or low vision
  • Cancer (past or present)
  • Cardiovascular or heart disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
  • Diabetes
  • Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
  • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
  • Intellectual or developmental disability
  • Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
  • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
  • Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
  • Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
  • Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
  • Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
  • Short stature (dwarfism)
  • Traumatic brain injury
Please check one of the boxes below:

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.

You must enter your name and date
Human Check*