Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA

Missouri Delta Medical Center; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Delta Medical Center is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to manage anesthesia during surgical procedures. The role involves preparing patients, administering anesthesia, and ensuring safety standards are met. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited Nurse Anesthesiology program and hold relevant licenses and certifications.

Qualifications

• Licensed by Missouri State Board of Nursing.
• Certified by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist in Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Administers and manages clinical anesthesia.
• Prepares and informs patients for anesthesia.
• Participates in teaching programs for hospital personnel.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Anesthesia Management

Emergency Response

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Nurse Anesthesiology

Job description

Missouri Delta Medical Center

1008 N Main Street

Sikeston, MO 63801

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA

Job Description

Summary of Position:

Executes the administration and management of intravenous, spinal and other anesthetics to render persons insensible to pain during surgical procedures, deliveries or other medical procedures.

Functions Of Position

• Reviews schedule of cases assigned for each day and type of anesthesia prescribed for each.
• Prepares and takes necessary supplies and equipment to operating room and assembles equipment, such as syringes and tubing.
• Assembles anesthetic machine for administering gas and tests it to ensure proper functioning.
• Performs and documents preoperative assessment of patient and notifies and/or consults the attending physician regarding any questions and/or problems.
• Prepares and informs patients for anesthesia.
• Administers and manages clinical anesthesia and properly completes anesthesia and patient's record.
• Assists and accompanies moving of patient from operating room to recovery room or floor.
• Assist the physician in managing the patient in the immediate post anesthesia phase.
• Performs post anesthetic visit of patient and writes post anesthetic note on anesthetic record.
• Participates in teaching programs for other hospital personnel.
• Participates in Anesthesia Department meetings as well as daily discussions of procedures and techniques.
• Responds to emergency situations of non-anesthetic nature when requested.
• Rotates with other anesthetists to provide 24 hour emergency coverage.
• Requisitions necessary repairs or adjustments to equipment.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in the anesthesia field.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nurse Anesthesiology.
• Licensed by Missouri State Board of Nursing.
• Certified by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist in the State of Missouri.