Role Overview: Provides anesthesia care in the Operating Room to support surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. Responsibilities include preoperative evaluation, postoperative follow-up, and acting as a patient advocate by liaising with patients, families, and physicians.
Key Duties:
- Anesthetizes patients and selects appropriate drugs for anesthesia and emergencies.
- Induces and maintains anesthesia, monitors patient status, and responds to codes, ensuring airway management.
- Adjusts medications based on patient monitoring and interprets hemodynamic waveforms.
- Performs thorough preoperative assessments, reviews charts, and organizes OR with necessary equipment and drugs.
- Coordinates with surgical and nursing staff to ensure patient safety, positioning, and equipment readiness.
- Provides anesthesia support, documents accurately in EMR, and safely transports patients.
- Serves as a mentor and preceptor for peers, staff, residents, and students.
Qualifications & Skills: Master’s Degree in Nursing is required. Must possess strong clinical skills in anesthesia, excellent communication, and teamwork abilities. Ability to perform diagnostic equipment checks, interpret clinical data, and respond effectively in emergency situations.
Work Environment: Typically performed in a clinical setting, with potential travel. Accountability for adhering to policies and ensuring patient safety and care quality.