Anesthesia Provider, Independent Contractor

PPGNHAIK•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Under the supervision and direction of the Chief Clinical Transformation Officer, the Anesthesia Provider delivers quality sedation and anesthesia care. The position independently administers sedation, anesthesia, and/or analgesia for gynecologic, family planning, or abortion procedures in accordance with PPGNHAIK protocols and training. Duties include preoperative care and medications, monitoring patients during anesthesia and analgesia, and directing recovery care until discharge. The provider contributes to health center and agency teamwork to ensure quality care and services, maintains detailed medication and patient-response records, and supports health center quality programs. The role may be filled by a CRNA or an anesthesiologist. CRNAs must have a Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia, an active Washington nursing license, and CRNA certification. Physicians must have an MD or DO and have completed an accredited anesthesiology residency, as well as hold an active Washington medical license. An active DEA license and ACLS are required. One year of anesthesia experience is preferred. This is an independent contractor position, 3–4 days a week. The position is eligible for PPGNHAIK benefits, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance. New hires are strongly recommended to have a COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters; hires between September and April must present proof of a current flu shot.

Requirements

For a CRNA: Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia.
For a physician: MD or DO and completion of an accredited anesthesiology residency.
CRNA: active nursing license in Washington.
Anesthesiologist: active medical license in Washington.
Active DEA license.
ACLS certification.
Adhere to the organization’s code of conduct, policies, procedures, and protocols; demonstrate professionalism and customer service; and seek ongoing training and development.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience providing anesthesia is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assemble supplies and equipment for anesthesia or analgesia and advise PPGNHAIK on necessary safety equipment.
Provide patients with pain relief before, during, and after procedural care.
Review patient medical histories and ensure medications are safe and appropriate based on patient experience and reactions.
Examine patients for conditions that could interfere with safe anesthesia practice in PPGNHAIK health centers.
Deliver preoperative care and medications.
Prepare anesthesia and analgesia for administration.
Administer anesthesia or analgesics according to standard community medical practices and sound clinical judgment.
Monitor patient responses to anesthesia and analgesia to maintain safety, and direct related recovery care until discharge in accordance with PPGNHAIK protocols.
Identify clinical emergencies and institute appropriate measures.
Maintain detailed records of medications administered and patient responses.
Maintain quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring outcomes against care goals and standards, making or recommending adjustments, and following agency philosophies, nursing board standards, and governing regulations.
Work with Health Center Managers on health center-based quality programs.
Consult the Abortion Program Director or Chief Clinical Transformation Officer about care outside PPGNHAIK’s scope of practice.
Adhere to the code of conduct, policies, procedures, and protocols; demonstrate professionalism; support customer service standards; and pursue ongoing learning and training.