Intensivist
CurrentIntensive Care physician 1) Responsible on a 24-hour basis for the coordination of patient care,administrative and nursing activitiesContinual evaluation of the quality of care rendered to patients2) Professional duties include planning, developing, organizing, directing,implementing and evaluating strategic and tactical initiatives in alignmentwith Patient Care Services and the Medical Center strategic plan3) Explaining procedures to patients and their families and helping them to prepare for surgery and other procedures4) Preparing patients for surgery by administering anesthesia and monitoring vital signs during the procedure5) Observing patients for signs of physical or emotional distress and communicating with physicians regarding patient status