What are the responsibilities and job description for the CRNA position at One GI®?
Job Summary: Under general direction of a Physician, the CRNA administers anesthetics and monitors the anesthetized patient during Endoscopic procedures. Works within the guidelines and scope of practice of the CRNA Practice Act.
The CRNA is responsible for the clinical management and overall care of the patient as related to anesthesia. Work as part of a team focused environment with physicians, nurses, and other ASC personnel.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. Understand/comprehend English as well as read/follow written English instructions.
This role requires continuous activity levels in areas such as walking, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and reaching. It also requires dexterity in motion/flexibility. Ability to lift, push or pull 35 or more. Must be able to differentiate colors and successfully pass color blind screening.
Work Environment
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stoop as necessary. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 20 pounds. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
This job operates in a clinic and procedure room environment. There is potential to be exposed to blood, tissue, and bodily fluids. Involves exposure to Glutaraldehyde/Rapicide (Refer to SDS manual as needed). Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and biohazards.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the non-essential or essential functions of this job. All accommodations will be investigated on an individual basis with the needs of the department and current staff resources considered. Accommodations will not be made that compromise the safety and health of any associate.
The CRNA is responsible for the clinical management and overall care of the patient as related to anesthesia. Work as part of a team focused environment with physicians, nurses, and other ASC personnel.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate the patient pre-operatively by interviewing and examining the patient; assess data; select appropriate anesthetic.
- Administer anesthetics in accordance with clinical privileges delineated.
- Communicate with Physician related to planned anesthesia and changes in patient status.
- Monitor, interpret, and evaluate information derived from monitors intra-operatively on patients; protect patients life functions and vital organs.
- Perform IV insertion, intubation, hemodynamic and electrolyte balance, and airway management in routine and acute medical situations.
- Monitor the patient’s post-operative care and performs evaluation of the patient.
- Prepare drugs; maintain anesthesia equipment to keep in safe operational condition.
- Maintain detailed records of all medication administered, notating the patient's response.
- Perform safety checks of equipment and supplies.
- Maintain accounting of controlled substances
- Administer anesthesia and clinical management of patients according to accepted anesthesia standards.
- Conduct pre-surgical anesthesia assessment to evaluate appropriateness and risk of anesthesia.
- Monitor, interpret and evaluate information from patient monitoring devices.
- Insert IV, intubate, hemodynamic stabilization, and mange airway in routine and acute medical situations.
- Monitor respiration and cardiac activity of patients under sedation.
- Complete anesthesia record and pre-anesthesia evaluation form.
- Stock anesthesia carts and end of day drug reconciliation.
- Transport patient to procedure room.
- Transfer patients to recovery and report to recovery staff.
- Assist with patient post op complications (seizures, N&V, abdominal pain, etc.).
- Participate in the economical utilization of supplies.
- Participate in CQI program (peer review & attending quarterly CQI meetings).
- Complete occurrence forms when indicated.
- Assist with difficult IVs.
- Restart IVs in room if needed.
- Manage of patients with ICD.
- Conduct post procedure assessment.
- Help provide a safe environment for the patient to prevent potential injury.
- Flexible, Detail oriented, Customer focus, Team working, Initiative, Problem solving, Organized, Self-motivated
- Adopt the One GI culture of respect, integrity and accountability that contribute to an internal environment of teamwork and promote a positive brand image to our external customers.
- Incorporate a leadership mindset to your role.
- Comply with One GI procedures, policies, and regulations relevant to your role.
- Successfully completes all One GI training requirements (i.e. OSHA, HIPAA, HealthStream, compliance, etc.)
- Responsible for compliance with all regulatory requirements and/or guidelines. These requirements/guidelines include, but are not limited to: OSHA, HIPAA, Federal Fraud and Abuse laws.
- Computer skills – good working knowledge of MS office.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
- Proven ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritize.
- Able to maintain standards and professionalism during periods of fluctuating workloads.
- Provide professional service to direct customers of One GI in all interactions.
- Build effective working relationships with other team members.
- Manage daily tasks to ensure business needs are consistently met.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Graduation from an approved RN program.
- Graduation from an approved Nurse Anesthesia Program.
- Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
- Current Registered Nurse and APN Licensure in applicable state.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification required.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. Understand/comprehend English as well as read/follow written English instructions.
This role requires continuous activity levels in areas such as walking, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and reaching. It also requires dexterity in motion/flexibility. Ability to lift, push or pull 35 or more. Must be able to differentiate colors and successfully pass color blind screening.
Work Environment
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stoop as necessary. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 20 pounds. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
This job operates in a clinic and procedure room environment. There is potential to be exposed to blood, tissue, and bodily fluids. Involves exposure to Glutaraldehyde/Rapicide (Refer to SDS manual as needed). Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and biohazards.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the non-essential or essential functions of this job. All accommodations will be investigated on an individual basis with the needs of the department and current staff resources considered. Accommodations will not be made that compromise the safety and health of any associate.
