Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant or CRNA: Elyria

University Hospitals•Elyria, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

University Hospitals is hiring Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to join a community-based anesthesia team. The position offers the opportunity to provide a broad mix of anesthesia care as an integral member of an Anesthesia Care Team, collaborating with anesthesiologists, surgeons, nurses, trainees, and other healthcare professionals. The role is based primarily at UH Geauga Medical Center, with travel to other east-side community hospitals as needed. On-call work is required for 36–48 hours per month, and travel requirements are listed as 25%. The opportunity is open to experienced professionals and new graduates. The successful candidate interviews patients and reviews relevant information to assess readiness for anesthesia, helps educate patients and families about the anesthetic plan and its potential risks, prepares patients and anesthesia equipment, and assists with the induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of anesthesia. The role also includes supporting ventilation, including intubation, participating in the resuscitation team, and ensuring safe transport and handoff to postoperative nursing staff. The employee performs other assigned duties, complies with applicable policies and standards, and follows requirements for maintaining protected health information. Required education includes graduation from a professional nursing school and an anesthesia school approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Required credentials include an Ohio and/or multistate compact RN license and CRNA certification in Ohio.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of professional nursing, registered by the appropriate state-accrediting agency at the time of graduation.
Graduate of an anesthesia school approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio and/or a multistate compact state.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) certification in the State of Ohio.

Responsibilities

Interview patients and review essential data to verify readiness for anesthesia.
Assist in educating patients and families about the anesthetic plan and potential risks.
Prepare patients by starting appropriate access lines and initiating preoperative therapies.
Prepare equipment and drugs needed for the planned anesthetic.
Assist with induction, maintenance, and emergence in accordance with Anesthesia Care Team guidelines.
Ensure safe patient transport to the appropriate postoperative area and a smooth transition of care to postoperative nursing staff.
Establish and secure adequate ventilation, including intubation, as a member of the institution’s resuscitation team.
Travel to other east-side community hospitals as needed and fulfill the on-call requirement of 36–48 hours per month.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies and standards.
Safely and securely maintain protected health information (PHI).