Role Overview: Provides anesthesia care in the Operating Room to support surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures under supervision. Responsible for preoperative evaluation, postoperative follow-up, and acting as a patient advocate and liaison among patients, families, and physicians.
Key Responsibilities:
- Anesthetizes patients, selects drugs, and manages anesthesia induction and maintenance.
- Responds to emergencies, monitors patient status, adjusts medications, and maintains airway patency.
- Communicates patient condition with surgical team and interprets hemodynamic data.
- Performs comprehensive preoperative evaluations and organizes OR setup with necessary equipment and medications.
- Ensures safety through equipment checks and coordination with staff, assisting with patient positioning and troubleshooting.
- Provides anesthesia support across assigned areas, accurately documents in EMR, and ensures safe patient transport.
- Serves as a mentor, preceptor, and expert in anesthesia, guiding peers, staff, residents, students, and nurses.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Master’s Degree in Nursing.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to respond effectively to emergency situations.
Work is performed in a clinical environment; travel may be required. Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures, ensuring safety and quality care.