Seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to provide comprehensive clinical anesthesiology services at a medical center in Houston,Texas(TX).
The ideal candidate will possess a full and unrestricted license and is Board Certified / Board Eligible (BC / BE). Job Quick Facts :
- Ref# : IC-CRNA-0932
- Profession : Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist(CRNA)
- Location : Houston, TX
- Facility Type : Medical Center
- Coverage Type : Clinical
- Job Type : Contract (1 year)
- Start Date : July 1, 2024
- Schedule : Monday-Friday 7 : 00 AM 3 : 30 PM Requirements :
- Full and unrestricted License in any State, or US Territory
- BC / BE
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a CRNA
- BLS / ACLS
- DEA Certificate Responsibilities :
- Conduct pre-anesthetic evaluations and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop anesthesia plans.
- Administer all forms of anesthesia and provide intra- and post-operative care.
- Serve on the "Code Blue" team, providing emergency airway and resuscitation management.
- Foster effective working relationships with all staff levels throughout MEDVAMC.
- Apply anesthesia principles to patient care.
- Perform pre-anesthetic patient history and physical exams, including gathering preoperative consults and data to formulate an anesthetic plan.
- Explain anesthetic risks, benefits, and alternatives to patients.
- Prepare the patient and procedural area for anesthesia administration.
- Administer various types of anesthesia with continuous evaluation of the patient’s status.
- Manage post-anesthetic care to optimize recovery and minimize pain.
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation of anesthesia records and services.
- Stay updated with advancements in anesthesia and work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment to improve services and patient care.
- Collaborate with colleagues in a team concept, demonstrating effective communication and professional behaviors.
- Guide and train anesthesia and medical students.
- Demonstrate skill and adaptability in managing anesthesia for a broad range of surgical procedures.
- Perform clinical and technical aspects of anesthesia care with in-depth knowledge of methods and techniques.
- Integrate technology and skills for advancing anesthesia techniques, pharmacology, and equipment.
- Apply new developments and theories to solve complex anesthesia situations.
- Respond to emergencies with airway management, administration of emergency fluids and medications, and appropriate resuscitation procedures, adhering to patient directives in VISTA.
- Collect and record pertinent data in the electronic patient medical record.
- Perform any additional duties as assigned.
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