CRNA

Albany Medical Center•City of Albany, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist works under the supervision of an Anesthesiologist to provide safe and effective anesthesia to patients in either an OR setting, procedure room or MRI setting. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served across the lifespan. This position may work shifts ranging from 8-hours to 24-hours.

Requirements

Graduate of school approved by council on Certification of Nurses Anesthesia Educational programs. - required
CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - required
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure - required
Currently certified by the NBCRNA - required

Responsibilities

Administer general and regional anesthesia under the supervision of an anesthesiologist according to delineation of privileges.
Participate in the pre and postoperative evaluation and management of patients.
Assist in the care and maintenance of supplies and equipment used in administering anesthesia care.
Respond to emergencies related to airway management and resuscitation.
Participation in Albany Medical College’s Center for Nurse Anesthesiology program by participation in didactic and clinical teaching and evaluation of students.
Assist in the maintenance of hospital procedures, policies, safety regulations, and program objectives.
Interview patients to obtain informed consent.
Other duties as required by the Chief Nurse Anesthetist, the Chairman, Dept. of Anesthesiology, or the Director of Operating Room Anesthesia.
Adheres to the policies and procedures of the Albany Medical Center.

Benefits

Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

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