CRNA

Trinity Health • Livonia, MI

5d

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 the position responsible to the CRNA Manager.

The CRNA performs pre-anesthetic assessments, including requesting appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies; prepares the room, equipment, and patient for anesthetic delivery; maintains accurate anesthesia delivery records and records pertinent events during anesthesia; and accompanies patients to the PACU to provide immediate post-anesthesia care and hand off responsibility to PACU personnel. Clinical responsibilities also include monitoring and assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, ventilation, and life-support measures inside and outside the OR suite, and assisting with data collection and case review 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

• Perform pre-anesthetic assessments and request appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies in preparation for general, regional, or sedation anesthesia.
• Prepare the room for anesthetic delivery, perform machine checks, set up necessary adjunctive equipment, and ensure equipment is ready, available, and in working condition.
• Prepare patients for anesthetic delivery.
• Maintain accurate anesthesia delivery records and adjunct forms, and record pertinent events during anesthetic delivery.
• Accompany patients to the PACU, provide immediate post-anesthesia care, and report to PACU personnel while 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 review for process improvement activities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits effective Day One with no waiting periods
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed