Crna - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Overtime Available

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The following list of anesthesia and related services should be used to delineate the clinical responsibilities of the individual anesthetist by placing a checkmark next to the clinical services in which the anesthetist can demonstrate new or continued competency. The clinical responsibility portion of this position description should be reviewed at least every two years and changes made as required. More clinical responsibilities may be added as additional education and experience is obtained by the individual practitioner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fluid, electrolyte, acid-base management.
• Pre-anesthesia assessment.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
• Acute and chronic pain therapy.
• Airway management techniques.
• Requesting laboratory/diagnostic studies.
• Mechanical ventilation/oxygen therapy.
• Peripheral intravenous/arterial catheter placement.
• Pre-anesthetic medication.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation management.
• Post-anesthesia care/discharge.
• General anesthesia and adjuvant drugs.
• Invasive and noninvasive monitoring.
• Sedation techniques.
• Regional anesthesia techniques.