Nurse Anesthetist

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Job Location (Full Address)

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening

Worker Subtype

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

910156 Anesthes & Periop CRNA

Work Shift

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range

UR URC 223

Compensation Range

$229,840.00 - $344,760.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for
this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's
compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but
not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of
the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

General Purpose

Provides anesthesia services to patients and ensure patient safety. Involved in
aspects of pre-operative and intra-operative care in a dynamic clinical setting
where communication skills and clinical expertise are paramount.

Essential Functions

* Performs pre-anesthesia patient interview and evaluates patient's condition,
including a review of medical history and physical examinations, laboratory,
x-ray, ECG reports, nurses records, previous hospitalization records, and
anesthetics, including a history of anesthesia problems of family members.
Maintains accurate, neat, legible, and complete anesthesia record.
* Induces and maintains anesthesia/analgesia at a required safe level and
monitors support life junctions during the administration of anesthesia.
Detects and manages untoward reactions to anesthesia agents and other drugs
used during surgery. Requests anesthesiology consultant when required.
Observes and informs the surgeon of changes in patient's condition as
circumstances warrant and institutes resuscitative measures in support of and
restorative to the health of the patient. Accompanies patient to the recovery
room and informs the nurse assuming responsibility for the patient's care
during anesthesia emergence and in the immediate post-operative recovery
period of all essential data necessary for the patient's optimal recovery.
Visits the patient post-operatively and notes any untoward reactions or
complications attributable to the anesthesia. Follows up as required.
Provides emergency resuscitative care in all areas of the hospital.
* Determines the need for timely administration of indicated medications and
supportive therapy, such as fluids, blood, etc., pre-operatively in addition
to anticipated requirements during surgery and requests additional medical
examination or consultation when indicated.
* Assembles supplies and equipment for anesthetic cases, checking same for
safety and proper function. Discusses the anesthetics, drugs, and techniques
to be used or any other situation relevant to the anesthesia with the
anesthesiologist, surgeon and/or obstetrician when indicated.
* Helps position patient properly on operating table. Applies, attaches and/or
inserts devices for monitoring vital signs and establishes baseline vital
signs.
* Performs technical procedures, including veni-puncture, arterial puncture,
laryngoscopy, oral or nasal intubation, before or after induction of
anesthesia, as indicated to ensure airway maintenance.
* Inspects anesthesia and ancillary equipment for health and safety hazards.
Maintains adequate supplies of equipment and is cognizant of the techniques
and quality of cleaning and sterilizing of anesthesia supplies and equipment.
* Pursues professional growth and increased knowledge through the continuing
education opportunities available, such as attendance at educational
meetings, conferences, and workshops sponsored by the Anesthesia Societies
and Associations at the national, state, regional, and local levels. Attends
departmental in-hospital seminars as often as possible. Keeps abreast of
current concepts and techniques through journals.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

* Graduate of an approved school of nursing required
* Graduate of a school of nurse anesthesia, accredited by the American
Association of Nurse Anesthetists (Dept. of H. E. W. authorized accrediting
agent) required
* Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Current A. A. N. A. membership, active practicing category required

Licenses and Certifications

* CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist upon hire required

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