CRNA - Endoscopy Anesthesia Specialist

United Digestive; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

United Digestive seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Savannah, GA to provide autonomous and collaborative anesthesia services for endoscopy procedures. You will evaluate patients pre-operatively, administer anesthesia, monitor during and after procedures, and work with the Anesthesia Medical Director and endoscopist to deliver safe, evidence-based care.

The position requires state RN licensure, graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia program, NBCRNA certification, and

Qualifications

• RN license and CRNA credential required.
• Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program.
• Certification or recertification by NBCRNA required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-screening evaluation (pre-calls) prior to day of procedure by telephone and chart review.
• Perform and document the pre-anesthesia evaluation of the patient.
• Obtain informed consent for anesthesia and related services.
• Manage pre-anesthetic medications and/or treatment.
• Develop and implement an anesthesia care plan.
• Select, obtain, prepare, and use equipment, standard monitors, supplies, and drugs for the administration of sedation and anesthesia; perform safety checks as needed.
• Select, order, obtain, and administer analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, or fluids necessary to provide anesthesia services.
• Perform all aspects of airway management.
• Facilitate recovery from anesthesia by evaluating patient response, and selecting, ordering, and administering medications or fluids to maintain patient stability during transfer.
• Initiate and administer post-anesthesia pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system.
• Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the post-anesthesia period.
• Evaluate the patients response to anesthesia and endoscopy; take appropriate corrective action during the post-anesthesia period.
• Provide post-anesthesia evaluation and care.
• Manage emergency situations by assessing, stabilizing, and determining disposition of patients, including providing airway management, administration of emergency drugs and fluids, and using basic and advanced cardiac life support techniques.
• Support patient safety when performing job functions and through participation in company safety and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Take action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
• Report adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
• Identify possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicate the same to those in charge.

Skills

CRNA practice

Endoscopy experience

EMR experience

Microsoft Office

Patient evaluation

Team collaboration

Education

Nurse anesthesia program accreditation

NBCRNA certification

RN license

Tools

ProVation

Job description

United Digestive seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Savannah, GA to provide autonomous and collaborative anesthesia services for endoscopy procedures. You will evaluate patients pre-operatively, administer anesthesia, monitor during and after procedures, and work with the Anesthesia Medical Director and endoscopist to deliver safe, evidence-based care.

The position requires state RN licensure, graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia program, NBCRNA certification, and