Department/Unit:

Anesthesiology General

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary range: $217,400 - $262,500

CRNA

Albany Medical Center

Albany, NY

The role of the CRNA is to delivery safe anesthesia to patient requiring anesthesia and accurately assess data reflective of the patients status, interpret data and provide individualized care. CRNAs must demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served and demonstrate the principles of growth and development over the life span.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist works under the supervision of an Anesthesiologist to provide safe and effective anesthesia to patients in either an OR setting, procedure room or MRI setting. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served across the lifespan. This position may work shifts ranging from 8-hours to 24-hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Administer general and regional anesthesia under the supervision of an anesthesiologist according to delineation of privileges.

Participate in the pre and postoperative evaluation and management of patients.

Assist in the care and maintenance of supplies and equipment used in administering anesthesia care.

Respond to emergencies related to airway management and resuscitation.

Participation in Albany Medical Colleges Center for Nurse Anesthesiology program by participation in didactic and clinical teaching and evaluation of students.

Assist in the maintenance of hospital procedures, policies, safety regulations, and program objectives.

Interview patients to obtain informed consent.

Other duties as required by the Chief Nurse Anesthetist, the Chairman, Dept. of Anesthesiology, or the Director of Operating Room Anesthesia.

Adheres to the policies and procedures of the Albany Medical Center.

Qualifications:

Graduate of school approved by council on Certification of Nurses Anesthesia Educational programs. - required

CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - required

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure - required

Currently certified by the NBCRNA - required

Physical Demands

Standing - Constantly

Walking - Constantly

Sitting - Rarely

Lifting - Frequently

Carrying - Frequently

Pushing - Occasionally

Pulling - Occasionally

Climbing - Occasionally

Balancing - Occasionally

Stooping - Frequently

Kneeling - Frequently

Crouching - Frequently

Crawling - Occasionally

Reaching - Frequently

Handling - Frequently

Grasping - Frequently

Feeling - Constantly

Talking - Constantly

Hearing - Constantly

Repetitive Motions - Constantly

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Working Conditions

Extreme cold - Rarely

Extreme heat - Rarely

Humidity - Rarely

Wet - Rarely

Noise - Constantly

Hazards - Frequently

Temperature Change - Rarely

Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely

Vibration - Rarely

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a need to know and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!?

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a need to know and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.