Having the right staff on board is important to your patients’ satisfaction and the reputation of your facility. And when it comes to anesthesiologists, the lives of your patients are quite literally in their hands. You’ll want to bring anesthesiologists on staff who are well educated, experienced and board certified, and who also fit into the culture of your facility. They’ll need to work well on a team with your physicians and nurses. So as you search for, interview and hire new anesthesiologists, you should follow a few key steps to make your job as quick and easy as possible.
Tips for hiring high-quality anesthesiologists
To find the anesthesiologist staff you need for success, you can try any (and all) of the following:
- Connect with an accredited school. Opening your facility up for college internships, rotations and residencies can benefit you in two major ways. First you’ll get first-hand experience with all the soon-to-be or recent graduates—you’ll discover who knows his or her stuff, and who works best within the culture of your facility. This way, you’ll be able to extend employment offers with a clear understanding of who you’re bringing on board.
- Contact a professional organization. Professional medical associations can put you in direct contact with anesthesiologists. And some, for example the American Society of Anesthesiologists, offer employment connections right on their website—employers can post open positions and medical professionals can search for job opportunities.
- Search online job sites. Of course, job sites such as Monster, Indeed and Career Builder give you a chance to post job openings and reach a wide audience of job seekers. To help with candidate screening, be very specific in your job post—include all job requirements, such as skills, experience, education and training. Don’t forget to include all applicable roles and responsibilities, as well as information about your facility’s culture.
- Work with a staffing agency. A niche healthcare staffing agency is another good choice, since it will be familiar with the qualifications anesthesiology candidates need for successful job placement. Plus, recruiters have access to a large database of both active and passive candidates, so you’ll know you’re finding the best possible employee for your open position.
Conduct adequate screening
As part of the screening process, you’ll need to check that an anesthesiologist is board certified and maintaining his or her certification. You can check this by visiting the American Board of Medical Specialties. You’ll also want to contact his or her references and do a background check that includes a drug and alcohol screening, credit check and a search for any criminal history.
Ask the right interview questions
During an interview with anesthesiology candidates, you’ll want to look for clues as to the client’s work ethic, passion for his or her career, temperament and fit with your facility (things you can’t learn from a screening or resume review). Good questions include the following:
- Why did you decide to become an anesthesiologist?
- Tell me about a mistake you made and how you learned from it.
- Describe your ideal work situation.
- What accomplishment are you most proud of in your career?
- How do you handle difficult patients or co-workers?
Are you ready to begin?
If you need to supplement your medical staff but you feel you may need guidance, KTE Services can help. We’re a niche staffing agency that specializes in the placement of anesthesiologists, pain management professionals, and CRNAs. We’ll work with you to place top staff that fit well with your requirements. To learn more, contact one of our experienced recruiters today.
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