CRNA - Abbott Northwestern
Core
Administers anesthetic agents and related drugs to facilitate diagnostic, therapeutic, or surgical procedures while managing airway and cardiopulmonary status.
Role type
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Builds
Anesthesia care services for patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic, or surgical procedures
Domain
Healthcare / Anesthesiology
Required skills
Anesthetic agent administration, Airway management, IV access, Pre-anesthesia assessment, Cardiopulmonary monitoring, Medication administration, Fluid management, Catheter insertion, Arterial puncture, CPR implementation
Preferred skills
2+ years experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Performs pre-anesthesia assessment and evaluation of patient, reviews orders and obtains informed consent; Initiates anesthetic technique including general, regional, local or sedation; Manages airway and cardiopulmonary status to maintain satisfactory physiologic condition; Facilitates emergence and recovery from anesthesia by administering medications, fluids and airway support; Discharges patient, providing summary of patient history and surgical events; Inserts peripheral and arterial catheters; Performs arterial punctures to obtain blood samples; Initiates or participates in CPR that involves airway maintenance, ventilation, tracheal intubation, pharmacological or cardiovascular support; Acts in consultation and implementation of respiratory and ventilator care; Precepts and mentors students and orientees as delegated.
Seniority
Mid-level clinical professional