Anesthesiology, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Job Description

As a  Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) , you'll be responsible for providing anesthesia care in the operating suite and pre-operative area. This role may provide coverage at our Mesa, Scottsdale, Sun City, and/or Phoenix surgery centers.

No Nights, No Weekends, No Holidays !
W-2 preferred, but 1099 also available.

Phoenix is a gem of the southwest, rich with things to do, places to see, and of course, mountains to hike. Phoenicians are spoiled with all four major professional sports teams, plus famed sporting events like the Fiesta Bowl, the Phoenix Open, and Cactus League Spring Training.  When things heat up in the summer, locals cool off by floating down the Salt River, boating on one of six valley lakes, or staycationing by the pool at more than 175 resorts. So, whether you’re here for the bustling nightlife of Tempe, the sophistication & shopping of Scottsdale, or simply for the striking desert scenery, Phoenix is certain to be big hit to all!

Responsibilities:

• Function as a member of the operating room team.
• Provide information and emotional support to patients and their families.
• Formulate an appropriate and safe anesthetic care plan for each patient utilizing the history, physical, laboratory data, discussion with patients, and any source of information that will aid in its development
• Provide anesthesia care utilizing one or more of the following techniques: retrobulbar, topical, local infiltration, intravenous sedation and/or analgesia.
• If appropriate, management of or assisting the physician and staff in the management of any clinical emergency in the surgery suite or eye clinic.
• Participate in planning for peri-operative patient care with physicians and nursing staff.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of each patient's anesthesia.
• Alert the person responsible for restocking anesthesia supplies when items are needed

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and an accredited school of anesthesia
• Must hold a current Registered Nurse license in the state of Arizona
• Must have current certification by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
• Must have current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Should have a thorough knowledge of the techniques of administering ophthalmic anesthesia
• A minimum of one-year experience and/or demonstrated skills in peri-orbital anesthesia.
• Should have knowledge of intravenous sedation administration
• Should possess above-average skills in communication, decision-making, diplomacy, confidentiality, initiative, and ethics
• Must have no physical or psychological impairment that would limit their ability to administer safe anesthesia
• Attendance of the Ophthalmic Anesthesia Society annual meeting is encouraged

FOR MORE INFORMATION , please contact Brian O. Donovan, Sr. Physician Recruiter, at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com (call/text) or email View email address on ziprecruiter.com