Certified RN Anesthetist

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and interprets complex medical data and utilizes this information to provide appropriate anesthetic care.
• Utilizes complex medical and life support equipment to evaluate and care for anesthetized patients.
• Participates in all Medical Staff functions as requested.
• Responds to hospital emergencies when airway control is required.
• Provides educational programs as needed regarding airway control, resuscitation, pharmacology, and theories and practice of anesthesia and pain management.

Requirements

• Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required:
  • Master’s degree accredited nurse anesthesia program OR Certificate in Nursing Anesthesiology (prior to 1990).
  • Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required.
  • Licensure as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist by State of Alaska Board of Nursing and/or another state.
  • Certification by National Board of Certification & Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.
  • Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS.
  • Preferred certifications: ATLS, ALSO, NRP, STABLE.
• Experience Required:
  • 4 years of clinical anesthesia experience after anesthesia training is completed preferred.
  • Knowledge of 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 Required:
  • Rapid recognition and evaluation of changes in patient condition.
  • Technical expertise in airway management.
  • Expertise in regional anesthesia.
  • Ability to 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.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Benefits

SEARHC offers generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.