NP or PA - Pre-Anesthesia Testing Clinic

PeaceHealth

Springfield (OR)

On-site

USD 155,000 - 185,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employment bonus

Relocation Assistance

CME Allowance

Medical/dental/vision/disability/life

Retirement

Job summary

PeaceHealth in Springfield, Oregon, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support the Pre-Anesthesia Testing Clinic at RiverBend.

The role emphasizes pre-operative risk assessment, optimization, and collaboration with anesthesiology and surgical teams in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

Pre-operative risk telephone assessment and patient optimization.
collaboration with PAT control room and surgical teams.
Onsite interpretation of pre-procedure EKGs and labs per protocols.
Coordinate diagnostic testing including cardiac risk stratification and other pre-operative evaluations.

Responsibilities

Review medical histories to determine optimization status for upcoming procedures.
Order and review diagnostic testing as indicated.
Coordinate with anesthesia and surgical teams to ensure timely readiness for procedures.
Provide patient-centered preoperative assessments and readiness documentation.

Skills

Preoperative assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Chart review

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant credentialing

Tools

EKG interpretation

Preoperative testing protocols

Job description

Job Description

Join our Pre-anesthesia Testing Clinic at PeaceHealth Medical Center in Springfield, Oregon.

Description

PeaceHealth at RiverBend is adding a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Pre-Anesthesia Testing Clinic. RiverBend is a Level II Trauma center, the largest hospital between Portland, Oregon and Sacramento, California.

Anesthesiologists to identify risks and ensure safe surgical readiness.

Chart Evaluation —

Reviews medical histories for patients with key health‑risk indicators to determine optimization status and confirm suitability for upcoming procedures.

EKG and Lab Review —

Performs onsite interpretation of pre‑procedure EKGs and laboratory results in accordance with established clinical protocols.

Diagnostic Study Coordination —

Orders additional diagnostic testing when indicated by chart review or medication assessment, including Cardiac Risk Stratification and other pre‑operative evaluations.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration —

Works in partnership with the PAT Control Room and surgical teams to ensure timely review of elective procedures, including obtaining prior medical records and facilitating provider‑to‑provider case discussions when needed.

Schedule —

Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Professional Summary

A highly skilled clinician responsible for pre‑operative risk telephone assessment and patient optimization in tandem with the anesthesiologist within the Anesthesia Clinic. This role integrates advanced clinical judgment, effective interdisciplinary communication, and comprehensive diagnostic evaluation to ensure patients are medically prepared for surgery and that perioperative teams receive timely, accurate readiness assessments. The communities of Eugene and Springfield are located at the southern end of the Willamette Valley, also known as, Oregon wine country. Two rivers run through the community, the Willamette River, and McKenzie River. Bike, walk or run the Middle Fork trails. Springfield has a flourishing downtown and fast becoming a must visit for your culinary experience! Eugene is minutes away, home of the University of Oregon. Go Ducks! We have one of the most desirable locations in the Pacific Northwest to live, work, and play. PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend is a state‑of‑the‑art regional medical center. On the leading edge of evidence‑based hospital design, and creating a patient‑centered, healing environment with a strong focus on quality clinical outcomes and patient safety.