CRNA – Pediatric Anesthesia Services
Plan A Health · Akron, OH · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Role Overview
This position involves providing specialized anesthesia care for pediatric patients in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The CRNA is responsible for conducting pre-anesthetic evaluations, developing personalized anesthesia plans, and obtaining informed consent. They administer various anesthetic techniques, including general, regional, and local anesthesia, while monitoring patient responses to ensure safety and comfort.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive pre-anesthetic assessments and identify potential risks.
- Discuss anesthesia options with patients' families and provide age-appropriate education.
- Administer anesthesia and manage intraoperative care, including difficult airway management and rapid sequence intubation.
- Provide post-anesthesia recovery and manage post-operative conditions.
- Respond to emergency situations, including airway management and resuscitation.
- Educate families on anesthesia processes, recovery, and warning signs of complications.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals for seamless perioperative care.
- Mentor and teach students, residents, or new CRNAs.
Qualifications & Skills
- Master's degree required; Doctorate preferred.
- Licensed RN and certified CRNA with BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications.
- 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.