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 / Pediatrics
Required skills
Pediatric anesthesia management, airway management, ultrasound-guided catheter placement, patient monitoring, controlled substance administration, electronic health record documentation, emergency response, preoperative evaluation, intraoperative management, postoperative handoff
Preferred skills
Teaching learners, maintaining pediatric anesthesia credits, working nights/weekends/holidays, on-call availability
Technologies
CMAC, fiberoptic bronchoscopes, ILMA, cricothyrotomy kits, ultrasound devices, FloTrac, fluid warming devices, pediatric line cart
Responsibilities
Perform pre-anesthetic evaluation and anesthetic plan; monitor patient physiologic response and adjust anesthesia; administer intravenous fluids, blood, and blood products; document all data points in electronic health record; 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.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical provider