AK - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist -

Job Description:

MUST HAVE ACTIVE ALASKA LICENSE AT TIME OF SUBMISSION
MUST HAVE FLU AND COVID VACCINATIONS (INCLUDING 1 BOOSTER) AT TIME OF START
Position Complexities
Evaluate patient health status and synthesize anesthetic plan based upon risk factors and surgical requirements to insure patient safety. The anesthetist is responsible for independently determining anesthetic techniques, pharmaceuticals, and procedures used, and altering anesthetic plan based on patient responses and changes in surgical conditions. Position requires care of patients covered by Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention
Accountabilities
1. Provides clinical anesthesia service as scheduled. This includes pre-anesthetic evaluations and determinations, administration of a variety of anesthetic agents, as well as post-anesthetic follow-up and management.
2. Analyzes and interprets complex medical data and utilizes this information to provide appropriate anesthetic care
3. Utilizes complex medical and life support equipment to evaluate and care for anesthetized patients.
4. Participates in all Medical Staff functions as requested.
5. Responds to hospital emergencies when airway control is required.
6. Provides educational programs as needed regarding airway control, resuscitation, pharmacology, and theories and practice of anesthesia and pain management.
Position Qualifications
Education
Graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia program (Master of Science Degree) or
Certificate in Nursing Anesthesiology (prior to 1990).
License and Certifications
Licensure as a Registered Nurse by State of Alaska Board of Nursing
Licensure as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist by State of Alaska Board of Nursing
Certification by National Board on Certification & Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.
*Must maintain certification from National Board on Certification & Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists
BLS - required
ACLS- required
PALS required
Experience
4 years of clinical anesthesia experience after anesthesia training is completed preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge:
Advanced levels of understanding of human physiology, pharmacology and response to surgical stressors.
Technical expertise in understanding of function and use of complex medical equipment to monitor and evaluate patient response to treatment.
Advanced ability to evaluate respiratory status and respond appropriately to abnormality.
Skills:
Rapid recognition and evaluation of changes in patient condition.
Technical expertise in airway management.
Expertise in regional anesthesia
Abilities:
Maintain control of rapidly evolving anesthesia care scenarios.
Rapid evaluation and synthesis of treatment modalities in emergency situations.
Ability to function independent of clinical supervision in the field of anesthesia.

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Week days, call shift maybe be required

Minimum Years of Experience:
Less than 1 year

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40

Sub Specialty:
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Bilingual:
No

EMR Used:
Cerner

Holiday Coverage Required:
No