At Emory Healthcare, our mission is to create and promote a culture that supports the growth and development of our Anesthetists, and in collaboration with the health care team, provide high-quality value-based care to patients and the community.
Our Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists are an integral part of the Emory Healthcare integrated academic health care system committed to caring, excellence, integrity and value.
Some highlights of joining the Emory Healthcare team:
Emory University Hospital named Top 100 Global Hospital
An 11-hospital system with 254 outpatient locations and close to 1,000 Advance Practice Providers
Rewarded with highly competitive compensation and benefit package
A strong multidisciplinary collaborative health care team that values shared decision making
Academic health care setting that partners closely with Emory School of Medicine
A culture of strong system leadership, research, education and mentorship
Description
Emory Healthcare is currently hiring CRNA's and CAA's for Anesthetist positions in multiple locations throughout the Emory Healthcare service territory. This role does not require call.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of an anesthesiologist, assists in the administration of general and regional anesthesia to surgical and non-surgical procedure patients.
Performs initial acute cardio-pulmonary resuscitation in life-threatening situations or as directed by a physician.
Interprets and records patient's physiological and pharmacological status.
Assists the Anesthesiologist in gathering routine pre-op data.
Instructs others in principles and practices of anesthesia, respiratory care and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as directed by the anesthesiologist.
Assists in research projects as carried out by an Anesthesiologist.
Establishes multi-parameter monitoring of patient prior to, during and after anesthesia or in other acute care situations, including ECG, direct arterial pressure, central venous pressure, arterial blood gas determinations, hematocrits, and routine measurement of temperature, respiration, blood pressure, and heart rate.
Establishes other monitoring as may be developed for anesthesia and intensive care use.
Manages pre- and post-anesthetic care, including ventilatory support of patients as assigned by an Anesthesiologist.
Manages ventilators and other respiratory care parameters as directed by the physician.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in Anesthesia or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesia
Certified by National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assts (NCCAA) and Nat'l Bd of Med Examiners (NBME)
Must maintain biannual certification through the submission of Continuing Medical Education credits (CMEs)
Georgia licensure as Anesthesiologist Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
BLS certification required
Based on established hospital/department/unit standards, employees may not perform all duties listed in this job description.
