What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist position at MEP Health?
Role Overview: Provides anesthesia care in the operating room supporting surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures under supervision. Conducts preoperative evaluations and postoperative follow-up, acting as a patient advocate and liaison between patients, families, and medical staff.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Anesthetizes patients, selects drugs, and monitors anesthesia levels.
- Adjusts medications based on patient response and monitors vital signs and equipment.
- Communicates patient status with surgical team and assesses hemodynamic and equipment data.
- Performs preoperative evaluations, organises OR with necessary equipment and drugs, and ensures a safe surgical environment.
- Responds to emergencies, maintains airway patency, and charts accurately in EMR.
- Transports patients safely, provides anesthesia support, and serves as a mentor and preceptor for staff and students.