Role Summary: Provides anesthesia care in the operating room to support surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. Responsible for preoperative evaluation, intraoperative anesthesia management, and postoperative follow-up, acting as a patient advocate and liaison between patients, families, and physicians.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administers anesthesia, selects drugs, and monitors patient response.
- Induces and maintains anesthesia, adjusting medications as needed.
- Assesses patient status, interprets hemodynamic data, and responds to emergencies.
- Conducts thorough preoperative evaluations and organizes OR setup.
- Ensures patient safety through equipment checks, positioning, and procedural coordination.
- Responds to codes, maintains airway, and charts accurately in EMR.
- Transports patients safely and provides ongoing monitoring.
- Serves as a mentor and preceptor to staff, residents, and students.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Master’s Degree in Nursing required.
- Strong knowledge of anesthesia techniques, patient monitoring, and emergency procedures.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work in a clinical environment, adapt to dynamic situations, and uphold safety standards.