Role Overview: Provides anesthesia care in the operating room, supporting surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures under supervision. Responsible for preoperative evaluations, postoperative follow-up, and acting as a patient advocate and liaison between patients, families, and physicians.
Key Responsibilities:
- Anesthetizes patients and selects appropriate drugs for anesthesia and emergencies.
- Induces, maintains, and monitors anesthesia, adjusting medications as needed.
- Communicates patient status with surgical team and assesses patient hemodynamics and equipment.
- Performs preoperative evaluations, ensuring patient safety and confidence.
- Organizes OR equipment, monitors, and drugs; conducts equipment checks.
- Coordinates with staff to ensure a safe surgical environment, including patient positioning and troubleshooting.
- Responds to emergencies, maintains airway, and provides anesthesia support in assigned areas.
- Documents procedures accurately in patient EMR and transports patients safely with continuous monitoring.
- Serves as a mentor and preceptor to peers, staff, and students.
Qualifications & Skills: Master’s Degree in Nursing required, with a focus on anesthesia care. Strong communication, clinical, and coordination skills are essential.