CRNA-Casual (RM)- Anesthesia
Job Description
Job Description
Administers anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in collaboration and consultation with Anesthesiologists.
Job Responsibility
1.Performs pre-anesthesia patient interview.
2.Assembles supplies and equipment for anesthetic cases and checks same for safety and proper function.
3.Stocks medication carts and anesthesia machines. Checks and orders supplies and medications when needed.
4.Assists in expediting Operating Room schedule by assisting anesthesiologist in preparing the patient.
5.Maintains close control of cleaning and sterilizing anesthesia supplies and equipment.
6.Starts each patient's IV line in the pre-op holding area.
7.Sets up IV fluids for each patient in the pre-pp holding area, and labels each with dates/times.
8.Stocks adequate amount of narcotics and maintain adequate records of narcotic sheets.
9.Answers Code 99 (Blue) and all emergency calls and appropriately documents in medical record.
10.Handles calls for elective intubation.
11.Mixes anesthetics, relaxants and resuscitative drip solutions, etc.
12.Participates in in-service instruction and departmental conferences.
13.Performs related duties as required.
Physical Demands: Constant standing and walking. May be required to lift, position, or transfer a patient with assistance. Must be able to verbally communicate with patients, families and other staff members. Requires manual dexterity in order to handle instruments and equipment. Occasional lifting objects weighing from ten (10) to fifty (50) lbs. Requires stooping, stretching, bending, pulling, pushing, turning, and sitting. Frequent ability to run for codes and emergencies.
Job Qualification
Graduate of a nurse anesthesia program accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, required.
Must present evidence of passing certifying examination administered by AANA within one (1) 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.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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Staten Island University Hospital is a 668-bed teaching hospital that spans two campuses, providing a vast array of services in health and wellness.The 17-acre North campus houses Staten Island's most modern emergency department, a state-of-the-art education center, a specialized burn unit and a medical arts pavilion. The South campus boasts its own emergency department and offers a range of specialty programs, including geriatric psychiatry, behavioral health and substance abuse services. The hospital has been named a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. U.S. News & World Report also recognized SIUH as top-50 national ratings in nephrology in 2019-20.