Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Fort Hood TX Pay From:

$130 per hour

MUST:

Experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Master s degree in Nursing Graduate from an academic program approved by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs (COA) Certification maintenance requirements:

BLS, ACLS, PALS

The CRNA must have two years of experience within the last three years prior to contract execution (outside of training) Must be able to close encounters within seventy-two (72) hours of the patient encounter Must have experience in the delivery and monitoring of all types of anesthesia utilized in obstetrical, epidural labor, and surgical anesthesia, including: General endotracheal anesthesia Subarachnoid (spinal) block Epidural anesthesia IV regional techniques Must have current experience (3 months or more within the past 12 months) in all anesthesia techniques Must be certified as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist through: American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), and/or National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) Must meet Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements

DUTIES:

Contract CRNAs shall perform the same clinical duties as military or Government civil service nurses of similar experience assigned Majority of duties will be performed in the main Operating Room (OR) Limited to minimal obstetrical anesthesia duties, including but not limited to epidural anesthesia for: Elective procedures, Non-elective procedures, Emergency obstetric procedures CRNAs shall perform within the scope of clinical privileges granted by the MTF and overall demand for services Must meet Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements Maintain OSHA-required training Must have experience in obstetrical and surgical anesthesia, including: General endotracheal anesthesia Subarachnoid (spinal) block Epidural anesthesia IV regional techniques Manage patient anesthesia care experience Perform preoperative evaluations and preparations Monitored anesthesia care Regional anesthesia General anesthesia Monitor and manage patient responses to anesthesia and surgery Manage fluid therapy Perform invasive monitoring Perform pre-anesthetic assessments and evaluations Obtain informed consent Request consultations and/or diagnostic studies Order pre-anesthetic medications

Administer:

Spinal anesthesia, Epidural anesthesia, Bier block, Axillary block, Other regional anesthesia, General anesthesia Record all pertinent events during: Induction, Maintenance, Emergence from anesthesia

Document:

Dosage and duration of anesthetic agents, Other drugs, IV fluids, Blood or blood components Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .