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Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Position Summary

Responsible for tailoring and administering general anesthesia, sedation, and pain management based on each pediatric patient’s specific needs. This role includes medically evaluating patients and developing comprehensive anesthesia plans to ensure a safe, controlled, and calm environment before, during, and after surgical or procedural care.

Duties & Responsibilities
Administers general anesthesia, sedation, and pain management for pediatric patients
Conducts pre-anesthesia evaluations and develops individualized anesthesia care plans
Monitors patients throughout procedures to ensure safety and stability
Manages airway, cardiovascular, and respiratory functions during anesthesia administration
Provides post-anesthesia care oversight and monitors recovery status
Collaborates with surgeons, nurses, and clinical teams to ensure coordinated patient care
Responds to intraoperative emergencies and adjusts anesthesia plans as clinically indicated
Ensures compliance with hospital policies, safety protocols, and regulatory standards
Participates in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Documents all anesthesia care accurately and in accordance with clinical standards

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an Anesthesiology Residency program
Completion of a one (1) year Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship from an accredited institution
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in pediatric anesthesiology
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology

Licensure & Certification
Active and unrestricted Nevada State Medical License
Nevada State Pharmacy Board License to prescribe medications
DEA Controlled Substance Registration
Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications may be required (American Heart Association preferred/accepted)

Benefits
Employer Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS)
Vesting in pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment
Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceEmployee-only coverage available for less than $10 per paycheck
Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL)Used for holidays (12 scheduled holidays annually), vacation, personal time, doctor appointments, and short-term sick leave (up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours)
Extended Illness Bank (Sick Leave Bank)
457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plan
Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan
No Nevada State Income Tax
No Social Security (FICA) Deduction