Role Overview: Provides anesthesia care in the operating room to support surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures under supervision. Performs preoperative evaluations, monitors patients during procedures, and conducts postoperative follow-up. Acts as a patient advocate and liaison among patients, families, and medical staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Anesthetizes patients and selects appropriate drugs for anesthesia and emergencies.
- Induces, maintains, and adjusts anesthesia; monitors patient hemodynamics and equipment.
- Communicates patient status with surgical and anesthesia teams.
- Performs thorough preoperative assessments and organizes OR setup.
- Responds to emergencies, maintains airway, and provides anesthesia support in various areas.
- Ensures accurate charting, safe patient transport, and effective handoff reports.
- Serves as a mentor and preceptor to staff, residents, students, and nurses.
Qualifications & Skills: Master’s Degree in Nursing required. Ability to interpret hemodynamic data, troubleshoot equipment, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. Strong communication, organizational, and patient care skills are essential.