Nurse Anesthetist - Anesthesiology

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a pre-anesthetic assessment, discuss anesthetic management, and administer anesthesia, all with the consultation of an appropriate staff anesthesiologist in accordance with accepted standards of professional practice, and licensing laws.
• Assemble, prepare, and test needed supplies, equipment and monitors prior to an anesthetic.
• Selects, obtains and administers the anesthetic plan of care, including induction, maintenance and emergence phases of anesthesia.
• Administer various types of anesthesia, including inhalation, intravenous, spinal, epidural, and peripheral nerve blocks. All anesthesia is administered under the medical direction of staff anesthesiologists.
• Recognizes alterations in physiologic responses to the surgical procedure and/or the anesthetic, takes appropriate action and notifies the responsible physician as indicated.
• Transfer the patient to the appropriate postoperative area and assist in the postoperative care.
• Participate in the quality improvement activities and research initiatives within MHS.

Physical Requirements

• Requires full range of motion;
• Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• The ability to lift and transport patients;
• Corrected hearing and vision to normal range;
• Some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids;
• Able to work under extreme pressure.