Peds CRNA
Core
Provides anesthesia care for pediatric patients undergoing surgical or other procedures, managing care from preoperative through postoperative phases.
Role type
Pediatric Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Builds
Anesthesia care for pediatric surgical patients
Domain
Healthcare / Anesthesiology
Required skills
Pediatric anesthesia management, airway management, IV/arterial catheter placement, ultrasound-guided procedures, patient monitoring, controlled substance administration, emergency response, documentation, equipment safety checks
Preferred skills
Teaching learners, lifelong learning participation, night/weekend/holiday shift flexibility
Technologies
CMAC, fiberoptic bronchoscopes, ILMA, cricothyrotomy kits, ultrasound devices, FloTrac, electronic health record systems
Responsibilities
Perform pre-anesthetic evaluation and anesthetic plan; monitor patient physiologic response and adjust anesthesia; administer IV fluids, blood, and blood products; document all data points in EHR; perform safety checks on anesthesia equipment; participate in surgical pause; function as primary provider in life-threatening emergencies; teach and orient learners; obtain and administer controlled substances; work nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical practitioner