CRNA — Casual Anesthesia Specialist

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a nurse anesthetist to administer anesthesia in collaboration with anesthesiologists. The role involves patient interviews, preparing equipment, IV starts, IV fluids, and narcotics management in a high‑volume operating room environment.

The position requires graduation from an AANA‑accredited nurse anesthesia program, NY RN license, and successful completion of the department orientation. You will participate in ongoing education and department conferences.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nurse anesthesia program accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
• Must present evidence of passing certifying examination administered by AANA within one year of employment.
• Current License and Registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• Satisfactory completion of the Department of Anesthesia orientation program.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-anesthesia patient interview.
• Assembles supplies and equipment for anesthetic cases and checks same for safety and proper function.
• Stocks medication carts and anesthesia machines. Checks and orders supplies and medications when needed.
• Assists in expediting Operating Room schedule by assisting anesthesiologist in preparing the patient.
• Maintains close control of cleaning and sterilizing anesthesia supplies and equipment.
• Starts each patient's IV line in the pre-op holding area.
• Sets up IV fluids for each patient in the pre-op holding area, and labels each with dates/times.
• Stocks adequate amount of narcotics and maintain adequate records of narcotic sheets.
• Answers Code 99 (Blue) and all emergency calls and appropriately documents in medical record.
• Handles calls for elective intubation.
• Mixes anesthetics, relaxants and resuscitative drip solutions, etc.
• Participates in in-service instruction and departmental conferences.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education

Graduate of a nurse anesthesia program accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a nurse anesthetist to administer anesthesia in collaboration with anesthesiologists. The role involves patient interviews, preparing equipment, IV starts, IV fluids, and narcotics management in a high‑volume operating room environment.

The position requires graduation from an AANA‑accredited nurse anesthesia program, NY RN license, and successful completion of the department orientation. You will participate in ongoing education and department conferences.