Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clinical Anesthesia & Sedation Care
• Assist in the administration and monitoring of anesthesia and sedation services for pediatric dental procedures in accordance with California regulations and facility protocols.
• Collaborate with the supervising dental anesthesiologist and surgical team to develop individualized anesthesia care plans.
• Conduct pre-anesthesia patient assessments, including review of medical history, medications, allergies, airway evaluation, and ASA classification.
• Monitor patients throughout sedation and recovery using appropriate anesthesia monitoring equipment, including:
• Pulse oximetry
• ECG/EKG
• Capnography
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Temperature monitoring
• Assist with airway management and emergency interventions as needed.
• Administer and document medications, anesthetic agents, and adjunct therapies in compliance with applicable laws and clinical protocols.
• Evaluate patient readiness for discharge and oversee post-anesthesia recovery care.

• Provide compassionate, developmentally appropriate care to pediatric patients and reassurance to families.
• Maintain a calm, safe, and supportive clinical environment during sedation and recovery.
• Recognize and respond promptly to pediatric anesthesia or sedation complications.

• Work collaboratively with:
• Dental anesthesiologists
• Pediatric dentists
• Oral healthcare providers
• Registered nurses
• Dental assistants
• Surgical support staff
• Participate in surgical safety time-outs and emergency response drills.
• Support efficient patient flow while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety.

• Accurately complete anesthesia records, sedation documentation, medication logs, and recovery notes.
• Maintain compliance with:
• California Board regulations
• OSHA standards
• HIPAA requirements
• Infection control standards
• ACLS/PALS protocols
• Facility sedation policies and procedures
• Participate in quality assurance and patient safety initiatives.
• Emergency Preparedness
• Maintain readiness for pediatric airway emergencies and anesthesia-related complications.
• Assist with emergency equipment checks and crash cart preparedness.
• Participate in mock emergency drills and continuing education activities.

• Current unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
• Graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of anesthesia experience preferred.
• Experience working with pediatric patients strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring equipment and pediatric airway management.

• Pediatric dental anesthesia
• Ambulatory surgery centers
• Outpatient surgical environments
• Sedation dentistry
• Familiarity with California dental sedation regulations.
• Strong emergency response and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced pediatric surgical environment.

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move equipment as needed.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively during emergency situations.

• Pediatric dental surgical environment.
• Exposure to anesthetic gases, clinical equipment, and healthcare settings.
• Fast-paced clinical setting requiring strong attention to detail and patient safety.

• Pediatric patient care
• Airway management
• Sedation and anesthesia monitoring
• Critical thinking and rapid decision-making
• Team collaboration
• Professionalism and confidentiality
• Patient safety and quality assurance

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance