Graduate of a professional Nursing school with state accreditation
Graduate of an Anesthesia school approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or Multi-State Compact
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) certification in Ohio
Responsibilities
Interview patients and assess readiness for anesthesia
Educate patients and families on anesthetic plans and risks
Prepare patients by establishing access lines and initiating therapies
Set up necessary equipment and medications for anesthesia
Assist in all phases of the anesthetic process as per team guidelines
Ensure safe patient transport to post-operative areas
Perform ventilation functions, including intubation, as part of the resuscitation team
Benefits
Competitive pay
Sign-on bonus up to $30,000
Enhanced Paid Time Off for experienced professionals
Comprehensive benefits including retirement plans
Professional/CME support
Career Ladder progression opportunities
Flexible scheduling options
Student Loan Repayment program up to $15,000 for new graduates
Full Job Description
Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) / Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) University Hospitals Department of Anesthesiology Build Your Career. Expand Your Practice. Make an Impact.
Whether you are an experienced anesthesia professional or a new graduate beginning your career, University Hospitals offers opportunities to develop a practice that matches your professional interests, experience, and career goals.
Our anesthetists practice as integral members of the Anesthesia Care Team, working collaboratively with anesthesiologists, surgeons, nurses, trainees, and other healthcare professionals to provide safe, efficient, patient-centered perioperative care.
Joining our Anesthesia team comes with several benefits, including:
Competitive pay
Sign-on bonus up to $30,000
Enhanced Paid Time Off (5+ years experience)
Comprehensive benefits, including retirement plans
Professional/CME support
Career Ladder progression
Flexible scheduling
Student Loan Repayment program up to $15,000 (New Graduates Only)
What You Will Do:
Interview patient and review essential data to verify patient readiness for anesthetic.
Assists in education of patient and family regarding the anesthetic plan and potential risks of the proposed anesthetic.
Prepares patient by starting appropriate access lines and initiating appropriate therapies preoperatively.
Prepares the equipment and drugs needed to perform the planned anesthetic.
Assists with induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of the anesthetic plan in accordance with the Anesthesia Care Team guidelines.
Ensures the safe transport of the patient to the appropriate post-operative area and provides for a smooth transition of care to the post-operative nursing staff.
Perform those functions necessary to establish and secure adequate ventilation, including intubation for patient throughout the institution as a member of the resuscitation team.
Primary location at UH Geauga Medical Center, with travel required to other east-side community hospitals as needed. On-call requirement includes 36-48 hours per month.
Additional Responsibilities:
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications: Education:
Graduate of a school of professional Nursing, registered by the appropriate state-accrediting agency at the time of graduation (Required) and
Graduate of a school of Anesthesia approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (Required)
Licenses and Certifications:
Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required) and
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) in the State of Ohio (Required)
