Nurse Anesthetist

Northwell Health • Lynbrook, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing pre and post anesthesia assessments, preparing and checking anesthetic supplies and equipment, and stocking medication carts and anesthesia machines. The Nurse Anesthetist will assist the Anesthesiologist in preparing patients for surgery, setting up and labeling IV fluids, and performing general anesthesia including airway management and sedation under direct medical supervision. Additionally, the role includes assisting in post-anesthesia care, managing patient medications, fluids, and respiratory support, and ordering necessary supplies and medications. All listed responsibilities are considered essential functions of the job.

Requirements

• Must be a Nurse Anesthetist.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre and post anesthesia assessments on patients.
• Assembles supplies and equipment for anesthetic cases and checks same for safety and proper function.
• Stocks medication carts and anesthesia machines.
• Assists in expediting operating room schedule by assisting Anesthesiologist in preparing patient for surgery.
• Sets up IV fluids for each patient in pre-op holding area, and labels each with dates and times.
• Under direct medical supervision, performs general anesthesia including airway management and all levels of sedation and monitored anesthesia care in an anesthetizing location.
• Assists in post-anesthesia care, including medicating patients as needed, fluid management, respiratory weaning and endotracheal extubation.
• Checks and orders supplies and medications when needed.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees