Role Overview: Provides anesthesia care in the operating room, supporting surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures under supervision. Conducts preoperative evaluations, postoperative follow-ups, and acts as a patient advocate and liaison among patients, families, and physicians.
Key Responsibilities:
- Anesthetizes patients, selects drugs, and manages anesthesia induction and maintenance.
- Monitors patient status, interprets waveforms and equipment, and adjusts medications accordingly.
- Treats anesthesia variants and communicates patient condition to surgical team.
- Performs thorough preoperative assessments, organizes OR with necessary equipment and drugs, and conducts diagnostic equipment checks.
- Coordinates with staff to ensure a safe environment, responds to codes, maintains airway, and charts accurately in EMR.
- Transports patients safely, provides anesthesia support in assigned areas, and serves as a mentor and preceptor to peers and staff.
Qualifications & Skills: Master’s Degree in Nursing is required. Strong clinical, monitoring, communication, and teamwork skills are essential. Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams is vital.