Anesthetist – Parkridge

Prisma Health

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A healthcare provider in Columbia, SC, seeks a Nurse Anesthetist to respond to patients' anesthetic needs during procedures. The role involves formulating anesthetic plans, documenting care accurately, and maintaining competence in technical skills. A Master's degree in Nurse Anesthesia and certifications in SC RN- Advance Practice and CRNA are mandatory. This position may require variable shifts and involves on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Nurse Anesthesia required with no previous experience.
SC RN- Advance Practice certification needed.
Certification as a CRNA- Nurse Anesthetist is mandatory.

Responsibilities

Responds to anesthetic needs of patients and coordinates care.
Formulates and discusses anesthetic plan with the anesthesiologist.
Documents pre-anesthesia assessment and intraoperative care accurately.
Maintains competence in anesthesia technical skills.
Provides a safe practice environment minimizing risks.

Skills

Mathematical Skills

Patient Equipment (Vitals, Suction, Defibrillator)

Education

Master's Degree- Nurse Anesthesia

Job description

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Job Summary

Responds to the anesthetic needs of patients and coordinates their care with other perioperative personnel during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. Administers anesthesia services to patients for medical and surgical procedures relevant to the facility under the medical direction of staff anesthesiologist. Responds to the emergent airway management within the facility as needed. May be on‑call, either in‑house or from home, as required by the facility.

Accountabilities

Formulates anesthetic plan with anesthesiologist. Discusses plan and the risks, benefits, and options with the patient. Prepares for the administration of anesthetic and implementation of plan. - 15%
Performs special line placement procedures granted within the guidelines for the practice setting, including but not to limited intravenous and arterial line insertion. - 10%
Documents appropriate data on pre‑anesthesia assessment. Documents intraoperative anesthesia care on intra‑op anesthesia record, including but not limited to charting vital signs, drug deliveries, fluid and blood deliveries, fluid loss, events and their times, and appropriate comments. Documents appropriate charges, quality indicators, and controlled substance disbursement use and waste. - 25%
Maintains age specific competence in anesthesia technical skills appropriate for the practice setting. Skills include (but not limited to) airway management, induction, blocks, and general anesthesia. - 20%
Maintains and acquires new knowledge of anesthesia pharmacology (including new drugs), anesthesia modalities, techniques, and technology. - 15%
Provides a safe practice environment by utilizing a systematic approach to minimize risk (to patient and providers) of infection, physical injury, psychological stress, and equipment failure. - 15%
Performs Point of Care testing, as required by regulatory requirements and organization policy and procedures.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non‑management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Master's Degree- Nurse Anesthesia
No Previous Experience Required.

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licensure

SC RN- Advance Practice
CRNA- Nurse Anesthetist

In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Noted Above

In lieu of the Master's Degree in Anesthesia, will accept CRNA's which graduated before December 31, 2003 from an advanced, organized formal education program for nurse anesthetists accredited by the national accreditation organization of the CRNA specialty.

Other Required Skills And Experience