Role Overview: Provides anesthesia care in the Operating Room supporting surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures under supervision. Responsible for preoperative evaluation, postoperative follow-up, and acting as a patient advocate, liaison, and confidant for patients, families, and physicians.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administers anesthesia, selects drugs, and manages emergency treatments.
- Induces, maintains, and monitors anesthesia, adjusting medications as needed.
- Responds to codes, maintains airway, and interprets patient hemodynamics and equipment status.
- Conducts thorough preoperative assessments and organizes OR with necessary equipment and drugs.
- Coordinates with staff to ensure patient safety, including positioning and equipment troubleshooting.
- Provides anesthesia support, charts accurately in EMR, and safely transports patients.
- Serves as a mentor, preceptor, and expert for peers, staff, residents, students, and nurses.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Master’s Degree in Nursing required.
- Strong communication skills, clinical judgment, and ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to respond swiftly to patient needs and emergency situations.
Work Environment & Additional Info: Typically performed in a clinical setting with possible travel. Accountable for job obligations, policy compliance, and maintaining a safe, collaborative environment to deliver high-quality patient care.