Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant or CRNA: Lake West

University Hospitals • Willoughby, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant or CRNA at UH LakeWest Medical Center. The position involves providing anesthetic care to patients, including pre-operative preparation, assisting during induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of anesthesia, and ensuring safe patient transport post-operatively. The role also includes participation in resuscitation efforts and potential travel to other east-side community hospitals. Adherence to policies, standards, and the secure maintenance of Protected Health Information (PHI) is mandatory.

Requirements

• Graduate of a school of professional Nursing, registered by the appropriate state-accrediting agency at the time of graduation
• Graduate of a school of Anesthesia approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
• Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) in the State of Ohio

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years experience for Enhanced PTO

Responsibilities

• Interview patient and review essential data to verify patient readiness for anesthetic.
• Assist in education of patient and family regarding the anesthetic plan and potential risks of the proposed anesthetic.
• Prepare patient by starting appropriate access lines and initiating appropriate therapies preoperatively.
• Prepare the equipment and drugs needed to perform the planned anesthetic.
• Assist with induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of the anesthetic plan in accordance with the Anesthesia Care Team guidelines.
• Ensure the safe transport of the patient to the appropriate post-operative area and provide for a smooth transition of care to the post-operative nursing staff.
• Perform functions necessary to establish and secure adequate ventilation, including intubation for patients throughout the institution as a member of the resuscitation team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for patients.

Benefits

• Enhanced PTO (5+ years experience)
• Sign-on bonus up to $30,000
• Career Ladder progression
• Flexible scheduling
• Student Loan Repayment program up to $15,000 (New Graduates Only)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree