CRNA / CAA Inpatient - Emory Decatur Hospital (EDH)

Emory Healthcare • Decatur, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Emory Decatur Hospital (EDH) Surgical Specialties Team is seeking to hire an Anesthetist - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) or Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) - to become a vital part of Emory Healthcare’s integrated academic healthcare system. Emory Decatur Hospital (EDH), originally founded in 1961 as DeKalb General and later known as DeKalb Medical, has grown into a pivotal healthcare institution since its integration into Emory Healthcare in 2018. As an integral part of Georgia's most comprehensive academic health system, EDH remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services to the community. Within EDH, our dedicated team of Anesthetists plays a vital role in ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout a broad spectrum of surgical procedures. These procedures encompass various specialties, including Orthopedic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, ENT Surgery, General Abdominal Surgery, Obstetric and Gynecological Procedures, Vascular Surgery, Outpatient Gastrointestinal (GI) Procedures, as well as Labor and Delivery. At all Emory Healthcare sites our CAAs, CRNAs and MDs collaborate within the Anesthesia Care Team model ensuring the highest level of quality and safety for our patients. At Emory Decatur Hospital, our Anesthetists are dedicated to providing exceptional anesthesia care, spanning from routine procedures to intricate surgeries. Moreover, they are deeply committed to advancing healthcare through research and education, embodying our mission to continually enhance patient well-being.

Requirements

• 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 from American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Nice To Haves

• General or OB Anesthesia care experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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; Instructs others in principles and practices of anesthesia, respiratory care and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as directed by the Anesthesiologist.
• Interprets and records patient's physiological and pharmacological status, assists the Anesthesiologist in gathering routine pre-op data.
• 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 ventilator management/support, other respiratory care parameters as assigned/directed by an Anesthesiologist.

Benefits

• Salary based on years of experience as an Anesthetist (CRNA or CAA)
• Eligible for extra duty pay, overnight shift allowance, 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level