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CRNA or AA for Moffitt Cancer Center

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center

Location: 33612
Type: Full-Time, Non-Remote
Posted on: October 19, 2020
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CRNA or AA for Moffitt Cancer Center Faculty & Advanced Practice Professionals Hours: Varies Day Shift - Full Time Paygrade/Wages/Salary Info: EX E49 - 73.3500 - 92.0500
CRNA or AA for Moffitt Anesthesiology The#Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) or Anesthesiology Assistant (CAA)#will serve as a member of the#Anesthesiology Department#and will provide anesthesia care to cancer patients under the direct supervision of physician anesthesiologists. The CRNA / AA must have the ability to work within the scope of practice per protocol and state statutes. Ultimately the workday hours may be 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts; however, hours could extend later to meet the needs of patients and the service. The CRNA / AA must be available and able to provide services on a rotating basis that may include late call and at home call. Position Highlights: ######Performs procedures commonly used to render the patient insensible to pain during the performance of surgical, therapeutic, or diagnostic clinical procedures.# These procedures include ordering and administering regional, spinal, and general anesthesia as per American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) guidelines. ######Recognize and take appropriate corrective action for abnormal patient responses to anesthesia, adjunctive medication, or other forms of therapy. ######Support life functions during anesthesia, including induction and intubation, the use of appropriate mechanical ventilation, and the management of fluid, electrolyte, and blood components. ######Participate in management of the patient while in the post anesthesia recovery area, including ordering the administration of fluids and drugs and completing a post-operative anesthesia evaluation. The Ideal Candidate: ######Clinical professional who demonstrates a passion for our mission, and who takes pride in delivering world class service and patient care in a collaborative, learning environment. ######Demonstrating a lead-by-example approach, the successful candidate will be a superior communicator, an engaged team member, and a knowledgeable, patient focused provider.# Responsibilities: -Performs and/or reviews the preoperative anesthetic evaluation in a thorough and complete manner. -Collaborates with the Anesthesiologist to formulate and implement an anesthetic plan based upon the preoperative evaluation. -Notifies the supervising Anesthesiologist as directed or when the anesthetic or preoperative course on patient#s status has significantly changed. -Recognizes and treats a cardiac arrhythmia while the patient is under anesthetic care. -Calls for help for any life-threatening emergency and is aware and capable of initiating emergency resuscitation measures. -Orders (under the protocol) pre-anesthetic medication. -Orders or performs monitoring procedures indicated as per American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) guidelines. -Serves as a preceptor for Anesthesia students and a resource for nursing and other personnel. -Communicates and consults with referring physicians. -Performs case review and participate in risk management for the department. -Maintains complete and accurate anesthetic records including timely completion of the information needed for billing purposes. -Documents type of dose and time of antibiotic administration.# Credentials and Qualifications: ######Master#s degree required. ######Training, experience, and education consistent with that received through the successful completion of an American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, or Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants approved training program. ######Active BLS and ACLS. #