Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Overview

Under physician supervision and following accepted and medically approved techniques and procedures, the CRNA will provide anesthesia and related services for all patients in need. The CRNA will maintain direct reporting relationship with CRNA Manager.

Responsibilities

Select and administer anesthesia techniques, medications and adjunct drugs appropriate to the individual patient within established procedures, pre, intra, and postoperatively.

Review patient charts, perform physical assessment pertinent to anesthesia orders and evaluate laboratory data and formulate a written anesthesia plan for pre, intra and post op care of surgical patients.

Able to perform endotracheal intubation and extubation, as well as invasive therapy and/or monitoring.

Identify and manage emergency situations including CPR.

Communicate and cooperate effectively with staff at all levels. Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for all customers. Demonstrate a positive attitude toward working place and its requirements.

DCH Standards:

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Current Alabama RN license; graduation from an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia. Initial certification and current recertification with the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists. Must be competent with anesthesia equipment and pharmaceuticals as appropriate for job. Must have current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental

• Includes exposure to human body fluids, anesthetic gases, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous material
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment

Physical

• Medium work: Exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for light work.

• Physical presence onsite is essential

• Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodations

Psychological

• This job requires contact with others, face to face or in groups, dealing with all internal and external customers. Must be able to assume responsibility for the health, safety and confidentiality of others. Must be able to work well in team setting.Physical presence onsite is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation