Anesthesiologist (3)

Lyndon Baines Johnson Tropical Medical Center; Tafuna, Fagaʻalu (AS, AS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyndon Baines Johnson Tropical Medical Center is seeking an Anesthesiologist to oversee anesthesia care during surgical procedures. This role involves evaluating patients, administering anesthesia, and monitoring their vital signs throughout their medical journey.

Qualified candidates must possess an MD or MBBS and be eligible for licensure in American Samoa. The position offers a salary range of $75,000 to $85,000 based on experience and includes responsibilities in both clinical and emergency settings.

Qualifications

• MD or MBBS required from accredited institutions.
• Five years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthetics during procedures.
• Monitor patient conditions pre-, during, and post-anesthesia.
• Provide life support and manage airway during operations.

Skills

Clinical experience

Anesthetic administration

Patient monitoring

Medical consultation

Emergency procedures

Education

MD from accredited medical school

Master of Medicine in Anesthesiology (preferred)

Eligible for medical licensure in American Samoa

Job description

LBJ TROPICAL MEDICAL CENTER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

May 19, 2026

Job Title: Anesthesiologist (3)

Department: Anesthesia Department

Reports to: Chief of Anesthesia

Salary: $75,000 – $85,000

Job Summary

A specialized physician that makes all the medical decisions about anesthetizing a patient for surgery and who is responsible for the safety and well-being of the patient before, during, and immediately following the surgical procedure. This includes maintaining the patient in a state of controlled unconsciousness (while under general anesthesia), providing pain relief and monitoring the patient’s critical life functions (breathing, heart rate and heart rhythm, blood pressure, body temperature, blood oxygen saturation) as they are affected throughout surgical, obstetrical or other medical procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods.
• Monitor patient before, during and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications.
• Provide and maintain life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.
• Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure.
• Examine patient, obtain medical history and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures.
• Position patient on operating table to maximize patient comfort and surgical accessibility.
• Decide when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room or ward or to be sent home following outpatient surgery.
• Coordinate administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operation.
• Confer with other medical professionals to determine type and method of anesthetic or sedation to render patient insensible to pain.
• Coordinate and direct work of nurses, medical technicians and other health care providers.
• Order laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic procedures.
• Diagnose illnesses using examinations, tests and reports.
• Manage anesthesiological services, coordinating them with other medical activities and formulating plans and procedures.
• Provide medical care and consultation in many settings, prescribing medication and treatment and referring patients for surgery.
• Inform students and staff of types and methods of anesthesia administration, signs of complications, and emergency methods to counteract reactions.
• Schedule and maintain use of surgical suite, including operating, wash‑up, waiting rooms, and anesthetic and sterilizing equipment.
• Instruct individuals and groups on ways to preserve health and prevent disease.
• Conduct medical research to aid in controlling and curing disease, to investigate new medications and to develop and test new medical techniques.

Position Qualifications

• MD from an accredited medical school or MBBS from an accredited foreign school.
• Prefer a Master of Medicine in Anesthesiology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in American Samoa.
• Internship, Residency and Fellowship preferred but not required.
• Five years of clinical experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on own; amounts over 50 pounds with assistance of mechanical devices or other personnel.
• Must be able to twist, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull.
• Must be able to climb stairs, use standing balance, walk on uneven ground.
• Must be able to use hands repetitively, use simple grasp, use firm grasp, use manual dexterity.