Nurse Anesthetist

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

2d•$229,840 - $344,760•Onsite

About The Position

Provides anesthesia services and ensures patient safety, with responsibilities spanning pre-operative and intra-operative care in a dynamic clinical setting where communication and clinical expertise are essential. The role includes evaluating patients before anesthesia, administering and monitoring anesthesia, responding to complications, and supporting patients through immediate post-operative recovery. The position also involves preparing and inspecting anesthesia equipment, performing technical procedures, and maintaining professional knowledge through continuing education.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Graduate of a nurse anesthesia school accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current A.A.N.A. membership in the active practicing category.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-anesthesia interviews and evaluate patients’ conditions by reviewing medical histories, physical examinations, laboratory and imaging reports, ECGs, nursing records, prior hospitalization records, and anesthetic histories, including family anesthesia problems.
Maintain accurate, neat, legible, and complete anesthesia records.
Induce and maintain anesthesia or analgesia at a safe level and monitor and support life functions during anesthesia administration.
Detect and manage adverse reactions to anesthesia agents and other drugs used during surgery; request anesthesiology consultation when required.
Observe and communicate changes in a patient’s condition to the surgeon and institute resuscitative measures as needed.
Accompany patients to the recovery room and communicate essential anesthesia and recovery information to the nurse assuming care during emergence and immediate post-operative recovery.
Visit patients post-operatively, note anesthesia-related adverse reactions or complications, and follow up as required.
Provide emergency resuscitative care throughout the hospital.
Determine the need for timely pre-operative medications and supportive therapy, including fluids and blood, anticipate intra-operative needs, and request additional examinations or consultations when indicated.
Assemble supplies and equipment for anesthetic cases and check them for safety and proper function.
Discuss anesthetics, drugs, techniques, and other relevant matters with the anesthesiologist, surgeon, or obstetrician when indicated.
Help position patients on the operating table; apply, attach, or insert monitoring devices and establish baseline vital signs.
Perform technical procedures, including venipuncture, arterial puncture, laryngoscopy, and oral or nasal intubation, as indicated to maintain the airway.
Inspect anesthesia and ancillary equipment for health and safety hazards; maintain adequate equipment supplies and remain knowledgeable about cleaning and sterilization techniques and quality.
Pursue professional growth through continuing education, professional meetings, conferences, workshops, departmental seminars, and relevant journals.
Perform other duties as assigned.