Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) F/T - ENDOBRONCHIALThe Endoscopy team currently covers clinics at the Duke Medical Pavilion, Duke South Clinics, and Brier Creek Endoscopy CenterJob SummaryAdminister anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical and medical procedures.
Job Responsibilities and Duties- Administer general anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical,and other medical procedures, primarily of an endoscopic nature; take necessary remedial action to aspirate secretions from throat larynx and trachea as required.
- Determine, set up and prepare necessary drugs, supplies and equipment for the administration of anesthetics; assemble gas machine and test to insure proper functioning; ensure availability of proper type blood for emergency use.
- Study patient records to determine probable effects of anesthetic on patient; monitor vital signs during course of procedure; take necessary action to ensure a near normal physiological status of the patient.
- Prepare patients for anesthesia to include explaining procedures and positioning patient on operating room table; record condition of patient and type of anesthetic used on patient's chart.
- Assist in moving patient from operating room to recovery area; check patient periodically and take remedial measures to alleviate unfavorable post anesthesia effects as required.
- Supervise and instruct student nurse anesthetists in the administration of general anesthetics; assist in evaluating clinical performance and progress; instruct residents, interns and allied health students in the procedures and techniques of anesthesiology.
- Disassemble equipment and clean work area; report necessary equipment repairs and adjustments to proper personnel.
- Maintain records of each anesthetic administered and prepare periodic reports related to activities.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Job Eligibility RequirementsEducation- Graduate of an accredited MSN or DNP or DNAP CNRA program
CertificationLicensure- Current RN licensure issued by or recognized by NCBON with approval to practice as a CRNA
Experience- A minimum of 2 years of experience is strongly preferred.
Job Hours4 10 hours shifts per week
Monday-Friday (7am-5pm)
Opportunities for some weekend work
