CRNA

Trinity Health•Livonia, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) administers various types of anesthesia and related services for surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and obstetrical procedures for pediatric through adult patients throughout the hospital. Performance is under the overall direction of the Medical Chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology or a qualified designee, with responsibility to the CRNA Manager. The CRNA performs pre-anesthetic assessments, including requesting appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies, and prepares patients and rooms for anesthetic delivery. The role includes checking anesthesia machines and related equipment for readiness, availability, and working condition; maintaining accurate anesthesia delivery records and adjunct forms; and recording pertinent events during anesthesia delivery. The CRNA accompanies patients to the PACU, provides immediate post-anesthesia care, and reports to PACU personnel while transferring responsibility for patient care. Clinical duties also include monitoring and assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation management, ventilation, and life-support measures inside and outside the OR suite. The CRNA assists with data collection and case reviews for process improvement activities.

Requirements

Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, or its predecessor.
Current state license in Michigan.
CRNA certification.
Current BLS certification.
Current ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Administer anesthesia and related services for surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and obstetrical procedures for pediatric through adult patients.
Perform pre-anesthetic assessments and request appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
Prepare the room, anesthesia machine, adjunctive equipment, and patient for anesthetic delivery.
Check the readiness, availability, and working condition of equipment used to administer anesthetic agents.
Maintain accurate anesthesia delivery records and adjunct forms, and document pertinent events during anesthesia delivery.
Accompany patients to the PACU, provide immediate post-anesthesia care, and report to PACU personnel when transferring responsibility for patient care.
Monitor and assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitation management, ventilation, and life-support measures inside and outside the OR suite.
Assist with data collection and case reviews for process improvement activities.