Anesthesia APP - Cardiac Anesthetist - 1099 Independent Contractor - Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Job Purpose The Anesthesia Advanced Practice Provider (CRNA or Anesthesiologist Assistant) functions as an integral member of the anesthesia care team and practices under the medical direction of anesthesiologists to provide safe, high-quality, and patient-centered anesthesia services. The provider delivers care to patients across all acuity levels in a variety of clinical settings, including surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. Schedules Available 9a-3p Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday or 9a-7p Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Responsibilities Perform clinically as part of an anesthesia care team. Operate, use, and interpret data from a wide variety of equipment to perform anesthesia care and necessary perioperative or operating room care. Collaborate with clinical staff and other disciplines using effective verbal and written communication skills. Provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served, including knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements. Apply infection prevention and control techniques. Maintain confidential records. Implement and adhere to facility policies and procedures. Facilitate the timely delivery of care and efficient function of the OR. Experience with CABGs, valves, and ideally LVADs and heart transplants. Provide coverage to cath lab, EP lab, and non-cardiac cases. Qualifications Minimum Education Required: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – graduation from a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (or its predecessor). Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) – Master’s degree in Anesthesia from an accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant program. Minimum Experience Required: One (1) year of previous work experience in a hospital setting, clinical quality, or performance improvement, with experience in Cardiac Anesthesia. Minimum Licensure/Certification Required By Law: Current Georgia CRNA license (or eligible and willing to obtain Georgia licensure) and Certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). For Anesthesiologist Assistants: Current Georgia Anesthesiologist Assistant license (or eligible and willing to obtain Georgia licensure) and Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. 1099 employment with covered medical malpractice. Disclaimer The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. #J-18808-Ljbffr Piedmont