Anesthetist - FT - Varied Shift
ECMC•Buffalo, NY
About The Position
The Anesthetist administers anesthesia and anesthesia care to patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical procedures within the Erie County Medical Center Corporation. The work is performed in collaboration with a qualified anesthesiologist. The position supervises student anesthetists and other health care providers and performs related work as required.
Requirements
- Graduate from a registered School of Professional Nursing.
- Graduate from a Nurse Anesthesia Program accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
- Possess a New York State Department of Education license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse at the time of appointment.
- Complete an accredited Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist program and be board eligible for certification to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist at the time of appointment.
- Obtain current certification to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, issued by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, within six months of appointment.
- Possess an Advanced Life Support Certificate at the time of appointment.
- Have good knowledge of anesthesia agents and their applications, and anesthesiology equipment.
- Be able to administer general anesthetics and apply inhalation and resuscitation techniques.
- Be able to supervise and train others and work under pressure; demonstrate dependability and resourcefulness.
- Be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Perform and document pre-anesthetic assessments.
- Develop and implement anesthetic plans and initiate anesthesia techniques.
- Select and apply appropriate non-invasive and invasive monitors.
- Select and administer anesthetic adjuvant drugs and fluids to manage anesthesia.
- Manage patients’ airways and pulmonary status.
- Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia.
- Respond to emergencies by providing airway management and advanced cardiac life support techniques.
- Provide clinical and didactic teaching to student anesthetists and other health care providers.
- Provide advanced cardiac life support instruction and in-service education.
- Supervise student anesthetists and other health care providers.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
