Master's Degree from accredited CRNA or CAA program
Licensed or eligible to practice in Georgia
Certified by NBCRNA or NCCAA
Biannual certification maintenance through CME credits
AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required
One year of General Anesthesia experience preferred
Responsibilities
Assist in administering general and regional anesthesia under supervision
Perform initial CPR in emergencies
Record and interpret patient's physiological status
Gather routine data for pre-operative assessments
Instruct others in anesthesia and CPR principles
Support research initiatives led by the Anesthesiologist
Establish and monitor multiple patient parameters during anesthesia
Oversee pre- and post-anesthetic ventilatory care
Benefits
Eligible for extra duty pay, CME time-off & allowances
37 days of PTO for Full Time employees
Life Insurance & Retirement options
Paid parental leave after six months of service
Reimbursement for licensure and certifications
Professional Liability Insurance from start date
Full Job Description
Overview
Work Hours/Schedule:
Full Time, 10 or 12-hour shifts, along with extra shift opportunities, if desired.
No calls, No weekends.
Experience:
One year of General Anesthesia experience highly preferred.
Highlights of joining the ESA Anesthetist Team:
Salary based on years of experience as an Anesthetist (CRNA or CAA).
Part Time position (20-31 hours per week) will be benefits eligible.
Eligible for extra duty pay, CME time-off & allowances, Student Loan Repayment program
37 days of PTO (for Full Time 1.0FTE), Benefits coverage, including PTO accrual, will begin from first day of employment
Life Insurance & Retirement Program options in addition to various Health, Welfare, Wellness benefits
Paid Parental Leave to benefit-eligible employees with six months of service
Professional Liability Insurance including Tail Coverage from start date
Reimbursement of State/National Licensure/Certification renewals, one professional association membership as well as AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS renewals after start date
Emory Specialty Associates (ESA), handles Ortho/Spine, General Surgery, Plastics, OB & GYN, GI and Outpatient Specialty cases at Emory Ortho & Spine Hospital (EUOSH) and multiple Outpatient Surgical Centers located in the greater Atlanta Metro area. ESA Anesthetists are an integral part of the Emory Healthcare integrated academic health care system committed to caring, excellence, integrity and value.
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:
Graduate of an accredited Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) or Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) Master's Degree program.
Licensed or eligible to practice in the State of Georgia. Certified by National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) or National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA).
Must maintain biannual certification through the submission of Continuing Medical Education credits (CMEs).
BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications from American Heart Association (AHA) required.
