CRNA / CAA - Department of Anesthesiology

University of Toledo Physicians•Toledo, OH

49d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Toledo Department of Anesthesiology is seeking a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist OR Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant to join our team at the University of Toledo Medical Center; an established level 2 academic trauma center. The Department of Anesthesiology provides patient care for all available surgical specialties, whether ambulatory or hospitalized.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with completion of an accredited Nurse Anesthetist training program OR Completion of accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant training program
Certification as a nurse anesthetist by the NBCRNA (National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists) OR Certification by the NCCAA (National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants)
Certificate of Authority to practice as a CRNA issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing OR Registered with the State Medical Board of Ohio as an Anesthesiologist Assistant
Active BLS, ACLS and PALS Certification (must be active within 90 days of hire)

Responsibilities

Administer anesthesia under the medical direction of a qualified Anesthesiologist within the education, training, and experience of the anesthetist, including adjusting anesthetic levels on a minute-to-minute basis. These services may include perioperative patient evaluations as well as delegated teaching and research functions
May perform initial acute cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPT/ALLS) in life-threatening situations as directed by a physician or protocol until the supervising anesthesiologist arrives
Establishes multi-parameter monitoring of patient prior to, during, and after anesthesia or in other acute care situations. This includes ECG, direct arterial pressure, central venous pressure, arterial blood gas determinations and hematocrits, in addition to the routine measurement of temperature, respiration, blood pressure and heart rate. Also, other monitoring as may be developed for anesthesia and intensive care use will be incorporated. Modalities include, but are not limited to, ASA Standard Monitors, arterial and venous catheters
Manages pre and post anesthetic care, including ventilatory support of patients as assigned by an Anesthesiologist
May assist in research projects conducted by the Anesthesiologist and may also assist the Anesthesiologist in gathering routine pre-op data

Benefits

403B
Pension
health
tuition waiver at UT
Retirement Benefits, including two pension a pension plan with employer contribution.
Eligibility for health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
Paid time off, paid parental and maternity leave
Tuition Fee Waiver Program for Employees
Long Term and Short-Term Disability
UTP opts out of FICA, reducing the employee's payroll taxes