Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

CRNA Job Opportunity in Niagara Falls, NY

Fall in love with Niagara Falls, memories that will last a lifetime. The Community – Niagara Falls, NY Nestled on the US-Canada border, Niagara Falls, NY, offers a breathtaking spectacle of cascading water. Witness the immense power of nature at the three iconic falls: the American Falls, Horseshoe Falls (the most powerful by volume), and Bridal Veil Falls. Beyond the falls themselves, explore Goat Island for dramatic viewpoints, take a thrilling boat ride to the base of the falls on the Maid of the Mist, or marvel at the colorful illumination after dark. Niagara Falls, NY, promises a captivating experience for all senses.

About the Facility – Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is a comprehensive hospital serving the greater Niagara region. They offer a vast array of services including inpatient and outpatient care, from primary care and emergency services to specialized care in cardiology, women's health, and weight loss. Their services extend to rehabilitation, advanced imaging like MRI, maternity care, and even mental health services.

CRNA - Responsibilities

• The CRNA is responsible for pre-anesthetic evaluation.
• Obtain and/or verify patient consent.
• Discuss anesthetic options and risks with the patient, induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia.
• Shall prepare an appropriate health history, conduct an appropriate physical exam, request pertinent diagnostic studies, and select, obtain, order, and administer pre-anesthetic medications.
• Obtain informed consent for anesthesia, anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence.
• Shall perform preoperative and intra-operative care.
• Obtain, prepare, and use all equipment, monitors, supplies, and drugs used for the administration of anesthesia, performing, and ordering safety checks as needed.
• Select, obtain, or administer the anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, and blood products necessary to manage the anesthetics.
• The CRNA performs all aspects of airway management, inserts peripheral venous catheters, and manages Bier Blocks.
• Provide appropriate non-invasive monitoring modalities utilizing current standards and techniques.
• Evaluate patient response during emergence from anesthesia and institute pharmacological or supportive treatment to ensure patient stability during transfer.
• Provide post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation of the patient's response to anesthesia and surgical experience.
• Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the post-anesthesia period.
• The CRNA initiates and administers pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system during the post-anesthetics.

CRNA - Requirements

• Have graduated from an accredited program in nurse anesthesia education.
• Must be certified or recertified by the National Board of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
• Shall be licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and possess a current, valid, unrestricted license in the state of New York.
• Have at least one full year (12 months) of experience as a CRNA.
• Possess BLS, ACLS and PALS certification.

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