Role Overview: Provides anesthesia care during surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures under supervision, including preoperative evaluation and postoperative follow-up. Acts as a patient advocate and liaison among patients, families, and physicians.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administers anesthesia, selects appropriate drugs, and monitors patient status throughout procedures.
- Adjusts medications as needed and manages anesthesia variants.
- Communicates patient condition with surgical team and assesses hemodynamic and equipment data.
- Performs thorough preoperative evaluations and organizes OR setup with necessary equipment and medications.
- Ensures patient safety through equipment checks, positioning, troubleshooting, and responding to emergencies.
- Provides anesthesia support in assigned areas, accurately documents in EMR, and transports patients safely.
- Serves as a mentor and preceptor to staff, residents, students, and colleagues.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Master’s Degree in Nursing (required).
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to interpret hemodynamic data and respond appropriately.
- Knowledge of anesthesia techniques, emergency procedures, and equipment handling.
Work Environment & Expectations: Conducted primarily in a clinical setting, with accountability for job-specific duties, policy compliance, and maintaining a safe patient environment. Additional competencies may be required based on departmental orientation.