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The Community – Chicago, IL
Chicago is an energetic place where you can spend an afternoon enjoying parks and beaches or discovering art and artifacts. Whether you stroll down Michigan Avenue or roll down the Chicago River on a boat tour, there's something for everyone. Located side by side in the Loop, Grant Park and Millennium Park are popular with residents and visitors from around the world. Explore the Taste of Chicago as well as the musical extravaganza Lollapalooza at Grant Park in the summer. Millennium Park is home to the McCormick Tribune Plaza and Ice Rink, as well as the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and the Cloud Gate sculpture. When the weather turns too cool for the picnic groves, climbing wall, and play garden, try the ice-skating ribbon. For a more relaxed scene, visit Palmisano Park in Bridgeport or the Lincoln Park Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool.

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Airport Information: Chicago Midway International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport, located on the southwest side of Chicago, Illinois, USA, approximately 10 miles (16 kilometers) from downtown, serves as a key hub for domestic flights, notably those operated by Southwest Airlines. With approximately 185 passenger flights scheduled daily to 93 non-stop destinations spanning 6 countries and 35 U.S. states, the airport caters to millions of travelers annually, offering a diverse range of amenities such as dining options, shopping outlets, and passenger services. It plays a significant role in the air transportation network of the Chicago metropolitan area.

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About the Facility – Rubschlager Endoscopy Center
It specializes in conducting endoscopic procedures, primarily focused on the gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, and colon. Common procedures performed at the center include colonoscopies, gastroscopies, sigmoidoscopies, and endoscopic ultrasounds.

Facility Address: 1520 W. Harrison St. Chicago, IL 60607

CRNA - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The CRNA is responsible for Pre-anesthetic evaluation.
• Shall prepare an appropriate health history, conduct an appropriate physical exam, request pertinent diagnostic studies, select, obtain, order, and administer pre-anesthetics medications.
• Obtain informed consent for anesthesia, anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence.
• Shall perform preoperative and Intra-operative Care.
• Obtain, prepare, and use all equipment, monitors, supplies, and drugs used for the administration of anesthesia, performing, and ordering safety checks as needed.
• Select, obtain, or administer the anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, and blood products necessary to manage the anesthetics.
• The CRNA performs all aspects of airway management, inserts peripheral venous catheters, and manages Bier Blocks.
• Provide appropriate non-invasive monitoring modalities utilizing current standards and techniques.
• Evaluate patient response during emergence from anesthesia and institute pharmacological or supportive treatment to insure patient stability during transfer.
• Provide post anesthesia follow up evaluation of the patient's response to anesthesia and surgical experience.
• Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the post-anesthesia period.
• The CRNA initiates and administers pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system during the post-anesthetics.

CRNA - REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing and hold an unencumbered current state licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
• Must have licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Should have at least one full year (12 months) experience as a CRNA.
• Must have BLS and ACLS certification through the American Heart Association.