CRNA / CAA PRN - ESA ASC LaGrange GA

Emory•LaGrange, GA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Emory Specialty Associates (ESA) is seeking to hire Anesthetists - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) or Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA), to work in a PRN/As-needed basis at the LaGrange - Ambulatory Surgery Center. Work Hours/Schedule: PRN/As-needed. Work Location: Emory Specialty Associates (ESA) at LaGrange - Ambulatory Surgery Center 1805 Vernon RD, Ste C, LaGrange, GA 30240. Experience: General Anesthesia experience in an Ambulatory Surgical setting highly preferred . Highlights of joining the ESA Anesthetist Team: PRN rate: $180 per hour. Eligible for Emory Healthcare’s High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and the 403(b) Retirement Plan once the eligibility rules are met. Emory Specialty Associates (ESA), handles Ortho/Spine, General Surgery, Plastics, OB & GYN, GI and Outpatient Specialty cases at Emory Johns Creek Hospital (EJCH), Emory Ortho & Spine Hospital (EUOSH) and 15 Outpatient Surgical Centers located in the greater Atlanta Metro area. ESA Anesthetists are an integral part of the Emory Healthcare integrated academic health care system committed to caring, excellence, integrity and value. Description Under the direction of an Anesthesiologist, assists in the administration of general and regional anesthesia to surgical and non-surgical procedure patients. Performs initial acute cardio-pulmonary resuscitation in life-threatening situations or as directed by a physician; Instructs others in principles and practices of anesthesia, respiratory care and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as directed by the Anesthesiologist. Interprets and records patient's physiological and pharmacological status, assists the Anesthesiologist in gathering routine pre-op data. Assists in research projects as carried out by an Anesthesiologist. Establishes multi-parameter monitoring of patient prior to, during and after anesthesia or in other acute care situations, including ECG, direct arterial pressure, central venous pressure, arterial blood gas determinations, hematocrits, and routine measurement of temperature, respiration, blood pressure, and heart rate. Establishes other monitoring as may be developed for anesthesia and intensive care use. Manages pre- and post-anesthetic care, including ventilator management/support, other respiratory care parameters as assigned/directed by an Anesthesiologist.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) or Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) Master’s Degree program.
Licensed or eligible to practice in the State of Georgia.
Certified by National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) or National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA).
Must maintain biannual certification through the submission of Continuing Medical Education credits (CMEs).
BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications from American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Nice To Haves

General Anesthesia experience in an Ambulatory Surgical setting highly preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in the administration of general and regional anesthesia to surgical and non-surgical procedure patients.
Performs initial acute cardio-pulmonary resuscitation in life-threatening situations or as directed by a physician
Instructs others in principles and practices of anesthesia, respiratory care and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as directed by the Anesthesiologist.
Interprets and records patient's physiological and pharmacological status, assists the Anesthesiologist in gathering routine pre-op data.
Assists in research projects as carried out by an Anesthesiologist.
Establishes multi-parameter monitoring of patient prior to, during and after anesthesia or in other acute care situations, including ECG, direct arterial pressure, central venous pressure, arterial blood gas determinations, hematocrits, and routine measurement of temperature, respiration, blood pressure, and heart rate.
Establishes other monitoring as may be developed for anesthesia and intensive care use.
Manages pre- and post-anesthetic care, including ventilator management/support, other respiratory care parameters as assigned/directed by an Anesthesiologist.