Anesthetist at Imisi Partners

This position administers anesthesia, monitors patient’s vital signs, and oversees patient recovery from anesthesia; assists anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other members of the healthcare team during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews schedule of cases assigned daily and studies lab values and physical findings in pre-anesthetic examination.
• Determines in consultation with an anesthesiologist the choice of anesthetic technique and appropriate monitoring for each patient.
• Ascertains that blood of proper type is available when indicated and operative permit is properly signed.
• Explains procedure to patients, including risks and benefits.
• Assembles supplies and equipment in operating room.
• Selects solutions to be administered for fluid replacement.
• Administers anesthetic agents to maintain patient in surgical anesthetic state.
• Places both noninvasive and invasive monitors as indicated to monitors patient’s blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, color, and fluid loss and watches for significant physical changes.
• Keeps surgeon and anesthesiologist informed of patient’s condition.
• Records condition of patient prior to, during, and following administration of anesthetic and type of anesthetic used.
• Assists in moving patients to recovery room and observing condition, notifying physicians when unfavorable situations develop.
• Assists with care of patients suffering respiratory or cardiac emergency problems with airway management techniques and using Advanced Cardiac Life Support guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of CRNA program plus current APN licensure, or ability to successfully obtain licensure within 3 months of date of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.