LCMC Health·Lakeside, Oregon
The CRNA is responsible for administering anesthesia across all stages of surgical cases, including pre-anesthetic preparation, induction, maintenance, and emergence. They manage patient homeostasis, airway status, and provide clinical support in various settings such as radiology and emergency departments.
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The CRNA administers anesthesia for all types of surgical cases in various settings in accordance with their expertise. Administers anesthesia in four general categories pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation, anesthesia induction, maintenance and emergence, post-anesthetic care, peri anesthetic and clinical support functions.
Selects, obtains and administers the anesthetic, adjuvant drugs and fluid necessary to manage the anesthetic. Maintain the patient's physiologic homeostasis and to correct abnormal responses to the anesthesia or surgery.
Selects, applies and inserts appropriate non-invasive and invasive monitoring modalities for collecting and interpreting patient physiological data.
Manages patient's airway and pulmonary status using endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy or extubating.
Releases or discharges patients from a post-anesthesia care area, provides post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care related to anesthesia side effects or complications.
Orders, initiates or modifies pain relief therapy, through the utilization of drugs, regional anesthetic techniques or other accepted pain relief modalities, including epidural analgesia.
Responds to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids or drugs or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
Provides clinical support services outside of the operating room, including but not limited to radiology, endoscopy, emergency department or invasive labs.
Provides consultation and implementation of respiratory and ventilatory care upon request or referral for these services. Identify and manage emergency situations, including the initiation or participation in cardiopulmonary resuscitation that involves airway maintenance, ventilation, tracheal intubation, pharmacologic, cardiopulmonary support, management of blood, fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance.
Additional nurse anesthesia responsibilities which are within the expertise of the individual CRNA, as authorized by Medical Staff and stated in the policy and procedure manuals.
Performs clinical and didactic teaching, supervision and evaluation of students and interdepartmental liaising. Is a member of departmental committees and research participant.
License or temporary permit to practice professional nursing and advanced practice nursing in Louisiana.
Licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (RN/CRNA).
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Health Care Provider, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
Work shift: Variable Hours (United States of America)
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The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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Candidates must be a Licensed Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (RN/CRNA) with a valid license to practice in Louisiana. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, and PALS from the American Heart Association.
Market context
CRNA openings in Oregon are typically driven by ongoing anesthesia coverage needs in hospitals and surgical settings, so qualified applicants often see steady interest. These roles are competitive because employers look for current licensure, strong airway and perioperative skills, and required certifications; this platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time. Before applying, confirm the license-state requirement in the posting and have your BLS, ACLS, and PALS credentials ready.