Nurse Anesthetists-QHC/ELM-12270-006

Under the supervision of a licensed anesthesiologist and in accordance with established policies and procedures, induces anesthesia in presence of an anesthesiologist and maintain anesthesiological management of patient undergoing surgical, diagnostic or therapeutic procedures and airway management or cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Delivers patient care to patients of all ages.

1. Makes preoperative visit to examine the patient, review medical history and review the patient’s chart. Consults with the surgeon or anesthesiologist for advice when “high risk” factors are evident in the medical history.

2. Inserts intravenous needle or catheter and starts medicated fluids prior to beginning of surgery.

3. Performs intratracheal intubation in the operating room by inserting the tube which carries the anesthetic gases into the patient’s lungs.

4. Induce anesthesia in presence of an anesthesiologist and maintain anesthesia under the supervision of an anesthesiologist by intravenous injection, gas inhalation, or a combination of the two, making necessary adjustments to both during the surgery according to the patient’s needs.

5. Observes the patient during surgery for excessive loss of blood or impingement on patients’ nerves or major organs and constantly monitors pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration. Regulates the flow of intravenous solutions according to variations in blood pressure and monitors intravenous blood transfusions according to the direction of a physician.

6. Checks blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration until the patient is stable enough to transfer to post anesthesia recovery.  

7. Performs semi-technical tasks involved in maintaining anesthesia equipment and supplies.

-Job requires graduation from approved School of Nursing and completion of a course in Anesthesia of at least 18 months approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. 

-Satisfactory completion of the qualifying examination of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and recognition by the State Board of Certified Nurse Anesthetist.

-Registered Nursing as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

-Job requires three to six months' orientation to acquire familiarity with institutional/department policies and anesthesia procedures and techniques. 

-High level of analytical ability required to effectively and expeditiously diagnose, monitor and deliver care to patients.

-Excellent written and communication skills.