Role Overview:
Provides anesthesia care in the Operating Room to support surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures under supervision. Responsibilities include preoperative evaluation, intraoperative anesthesia management, and postoperative follow-up, acting as a patient advocate and liaison between patients, families, and physicians.
Key Duties:
Anesthetizes patients and selects appropriate drugs for anesthesia and emergencies.
Induces, maintains, and monitors anesthesia, responding to codes and airway management.
Adjusts medications based on patient monitoring and interprets hemodynamic data.
Communicates patient status to surgical team and assesses patient condition before and after procedures.
Prepares the OR with necessary equipment and performs diagnostic equipment checks.
Coordinates with staff to ensure a safe environment, including patient positioning and equipment troubleshooting.
Provides anesthesia support across assigned areas and accurately documents in patient EMR.
Ensures patient safety during transport and handoff to receiving team.
Serves as a mentor and preceptor to colleagues, staff, residents, and students.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Master’s Degree in Nursing (required).
- Strong communication, assessment, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a clinical environment.
- Knowledge of anesthesia protocols, equipment, and emergency procedures.
The role is primarily clinical, with potential travel requirements, and involves adherence to organizational policies and procedures.