Who We Are:

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is the only hospital providing emergency and ambulatory care to the densely populated, culturally and economically diverse, and medically underserved populations of the Rockaways and Five Towns in southern Queens County and southwestern Nassau County, New York. Celebrating over 110 years of community care, the 257-bed facility provides people of all faiths with comprehensive preventive, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services, regardless of ability to pay.

Come Grow With Us!

Type: Full-Time (80 hours biweekly)

Shift: Days

Hours: Varied

Pay: $86,000

Job Summary & Responsibilities:

The role of a House Officer in the Anesthesia Department involves a range of responsibilities that are crucial for the smooth operation of the department. Here are the key responsibilities and expectations for a House Officer in this role:

• Peri-operative Assessment

  • Conducting thorough assessments of patients before and after surgery to ensure safe and effective anesthesia management.

• Intra-operative Care

  • Providing direct care to surgical patients during procedures, ensuring their safety and comfort.

• Postoperative Visit

  • Visiting patients after surgery to monitor recovery and address any concerns.

• Skill Development

  • Gaining experience in airway management, vascular access, and neural blockade.

• Shift Management

  • Working during specified hours, which may include long days, nights, and weekends, with a minimum of 2 hours per week dedicated to medical learning.

• Rostered Duties

  • In the first six months, House Officers may be rostered to Starship for up to two weeks and Greenlane Surgical Unit for up to ten weeks.

• Education and Training

  • Participating in formal teaching sessions and gaining experience under supervision.