Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - (Iraq)

International SOS Government Medical Services•Philadelphia, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) safely provides anesthesia to surgical patients for a variety of operations and/or procedures. The CRNA provides pain medication and anesthesia care for patients before, during, and after surgery. They administer medications to keep patients asleep or pain-free during procedures and monitor the biological functions of the patients for safe and effective outcomes. The CRNA will consult and collaborate with the entire surgical care and interdisciplinary team for patient care planning. The CRNA is responsible for routine maintenance and cleaning of anesthesia equipment.

Requirements

Current, full, active, and unrestricted CRNA license in any State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
BE/BC by National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
3+ years' experience as a CRNA including 18 months within the last year.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.
Valid US Passport with at least 6 months before expiration date. Must maintain a current passport during your stay in Iraq.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, specifically a MRPT.
Must be able to relocate to Iraq for the duration of the project.
Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate.

Nice To Haves

Advance Trauma Life Support (ATLS) preferred.
Experience on a military site working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred.
Applicants with current clearances are preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive preoperative evaluations to assess patient medical history, physical condition, and anesthesia risks.
Review laboratory results, imaging studies, and other diagnostic information to determine appropriate anesthesia plans.
Develop and implement individualized anesthesia care plans based on patient needs and surgical requirements.
Administer various forms of anesthesia, including general, regional, and local anesthesia.
Continuously monitor patients’ vital signs and anesthesia depth during procedures.
Manage airway and respiratory support as necessary throughout the surgical process.
Provide care in the post-anesthesia recovery unit, monitoring patients’ recovery.
Assess and manage any immediate postoperative complications or side effects related to anesthesia.
Work collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.