Clinical Instructor of Anesthesiology (Practitioner)

Responsibilities

• Administer general, regional, or MAC anesthesia for all types of surgical procedures to various age groups including: pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in accordance with hospital and departmental standards of care.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the cognitive, physical, and emotional development of patients of each age group: pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
• Demonstrate both technical, clinical, and professional skills within the scope of practice as defined by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs and AANA.
• Proficient in written/computerized charting and documentation.
• Knowledgeable of equipment and supplies (i.e. anesthesia machine, ultrasound, etc.).
• Maintains equipment and supplies as outlined in USC department policies and procedures.
• Checks anesthesia equipment daily and in-between cases to assure safe operating condition.
• Preoperatively evaluates patients by interviewing and examining the patient; reviews electronic chart for any additional relevant information.
• Collaborates with the anesthesiologist regarding anesthetic plan and treatment based on pre-operative examination.
• Communicates with anesthesiologist and surgeon regarding special concerns of patient.
• Prepares medications for administration.
• Prepares all necessary equipment.
• Under the medical direction of the anesthesiologist, administers anesthesia in accordance with specific clinical privileges.
• Places invasive monitoring if needed.
• Maintains the patient intra-operatively.
• Evaluates the post-operative condition of the patient and takes necessary action to maintain stability.
• Orders post anesthetic care unit (PACU) orders.
• Academic involvement with the Program of Nurse Anesthesia.
• Precepts student nurse anesthetists.
• Mentors and instructs student nurse anesthetists in the clinical and/or classroom setting.
• Maintains accurate accounting of controlled substances in accordance with department guidelines.
• Complies with organizational rules, policies and procedures (i.e. JCAHO, CAC Title 22, Regional and Department requirements).
• Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations when interacting with public, patients, faculty, staff, and other personnel.
• Abides by USC-KSOM Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.

Qualifications

• A graduate from a school of nurse anesthesia accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs and Schools.
• Valid and current California RN license (Department Consumer Affairs).
• Valid California nurse anesthetist license (CRNA) approved and accepted by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Certified/re-certified by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists and/or Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.
• Basic life support certification and advanced cardiac life support certification from the American Heart Association.