Baylor Scott & White Health
Location
Burnet County, Texas
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is responsible for administering, monitoring, and adjusting anesthetic doses for patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric during various procedures, while interpreting evaluations and reviewing patient health data. Essential functions include performing pre-induction examinations, verifying safety standards, inducing and maintaining anesthesia, managing emergencies, and ensuring safe patient transfer to the recovery room.
Candidates must possess advanced specialized training as a licensed registered nurse anesthetist, requiring a Bachelor's degree and less than one year of experience. Required certifications include current Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) registration, ACLS within 30 days of hire, and BLS within 30 days of hire.
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is a licensed registered nurse with advanced specialized training in the administration of anesthesia. The CRNA administers, monitors, and adjusts anesthetic doses to individual patients, from neonatal through geriatrics, during surgery and other procedures.
Limited to select locations based on unique workplace dynamics.
Interprets physician's pre-anesthetic evaluation and lab data. Reviews health history, including psychosocial as well as biophysical. Reviews all current laboratory data.
Performs pre-induction examination and inspection of anatomical parts or organ systems related to a formulated anesthetic plan. Reviews with the patient the proposed surgery. Performs a brief physical assessment of the patient, dentures, prosthetic devices, allergies, and NPO status. Verifies that all prescribed safety standards (i.e., machine check list, functional suction equipment, airway management equipment, proper placement of monitoring and electrosurgical electrodes, physical positioning, have been complied with prior to induction of anesthesia.
Induces and maintains general anesthesia at required and safe levels, using techniques prescribed by the assigned staff anesthesiologist or techniques customarily used within the department. Selects and administers anesthetic techniques, medications, and adjunctive drugs according to accepted departmental guidelines. Performs intratracheal intubation and extubation protecting the patient at all times. Identifies and manages emergency situations according to departmental policies and procedures.
Performs regional anesthesia using techniques prescribed by the assigned staff anesthesiologist or techniques customarily used within the department. Selects and administers regional anesthetic techniques, medications, and adjunctive drugs according to accepted departmental guidelines. Identifies and manages emergency situation according to departmental policies and procedures.
Obtains 40 CEUs every two years.
Maintains certification and registration.
Keeps informed of current trends and updated procedures.
Understands the current concepts of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Demonstrates ability to accept and initiate change.
Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with others.
Functions as part of a health care/anesthesia team.
Ability to work variable hours.
Ability to share "on call" duties and be able to respond in the acceptable time frame.
ACLS in 30 days of hire or transfer.
BLS in 30 days of hire or transfer.
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