RN Anesthetist CRNA-Surgery

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

In collaboration with a physician, this role develops and implements anesthesia care plans. The CRNA provides IV sedation, monitored anesthesia care, and administers general, regional, or local anesthesia for surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. Responsibilities include continuous patient monitoring, emergency response (including CPR and life support measures), and management of patient physiological status during anesthesia. Additional departmental and professional duties may be assigned by anesthesiology leadership.

Prepare operating room suites for all types of anesthesia.

Administer, manage, and monitor anesthesia during induction, maintenance, and emergence phases.

Provide post-anesthesia care and patient evaluation.

Ensure safe administration of anesthesia through appropriate safety precautions.

Identify opportunities to improve quality, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency.

Maintain competency with required clinical and information systems and participate in ongoing education as assigned.

Demonstrated competency in basic and advanced anesthesia techniques, including but not limited to:

Adult and pediatric venipuncture

Administration and management of regional anesthesia

Adherence to all organizational policies, procedures, and professional standards.

Ability to work in high-stress clinical environments, including exposure to trauma, grief, and emergency situations.

Capability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Ability to move throughout clinical facilities and perform all essential job functions with or without accommodation.

Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious materials; compliance with required health screenings is mandatory.

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