Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Fort Hood TX
Pay From: $130 per hour

MUST:
Experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Master's degree in Nursing
Graduate from an academic program approved by the Council on Accreditation of
Nurse Anesthesia Programs (COA)
Certification maintenance requirements: BLS, ACLS, PALS
The CRNA must have two years of experience within the last three years prior to
contract execution (outside of training)
Must be able to close encounters within seventy-two (72) hours of the patient
encounter
Must have experience in the delivery and monitoring of all types of anesthesia
utilized in obstetrical, epidural labor, and surgical anesthesia, including:
General endotracheal anesthesia
Subarachnoid (spinal) block
Epidural anesthesia
IV regional techniques
Must have current experience (3 months or more within the past 12 months) in all
nesthesia techniques
Must be certified as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist through: American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), and/or
National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
Must meet Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements

DUTIES:
Contract CRNAs shall perform the same clinical duties as military or Government civil service nurses of similar experience assigned
Majority of duties will be performed in the main Operating Room (OR)
Limited to minimal obstetrical anesthesia duties, including but not limited to epidural anesthesia for: Elective procedures, Non-elective procedures, Emergency obstetric procedures
CRNAs shall perform within the scope of clinical privileges granted by the MTF and
overall demand for services
Must meet Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements
Maintain OSHA-required training
Must have experience in obstetrical and surgical anesthesia, including:
General endotracheal anesthesia
Subarachnoid (spinal) block
Epidural anesthesia
IV regional techniques
Manage patient anesthesia care experience
Perform preoperative evaluations and preparations
Monitored anesthesia care
Regional anesthesia
General anesthesia
Monitor and manage patient responses to anesthesia and surgery
Manage fluid therapy
Perform invasive monitoring
Perform pre-anesthetic assessments and evaluations
Obtain informed consent
Request consultations and/or diagnostic studies
Order pre-anesthetic medications
dminister: Spinal anesthesia, Epidural anesthesia, Bier block, Axillary block, Other regional anesthesia, General anesthesia
Record all pertinent events during: Induction, Maintenance, Emergence from anesthesia
Document: Dosage and duration of anesthetic agents, Other drugs, IV fluids, Blood or blood components

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".