2 Saturdays/month available in York!

Two Saturdays/month needed starting in April at Ortho Hospital.  Peripheral nerve blocks required.

The current plan is the 2nd/4th Saturdays of each month or as follows.

4/11, 25

5/9, 30

6/12, 27

Credentialing is roughly 60 days.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs pre-anesthetic evaluations with appropriate documentation of findings and pertinent information regarding the choice of anesthesia.
• Reviews condition of the patient and their medical record immediately prior to induction, including pertinent lab data, time of administration, dosage of pre-anesthesia, and an appraisal of any changes in the condition of the patient.
• Interviews and examines patients preparing to undergo anesthesia to ensure he/she is an appropriate candidate for the planned anesthetic.
• Proficiency with peripheral nerve blocks is a must.
• Makes recommendations for anesthetic plans appropriate to the patient's condition and the procedure to be performed.
• Verifies function of equipment pror to the administration of anesthesia.
• Administers anesthesia to patients; ensures adequate ventilation and circulatory function of the patient during all anesthesia.
• Performs intra-operative monitoring, remaining continuously present to monitor the patient and provide anesthesia care.
• Performs appropriate, complete, and timely documentation of the anesthesia record, including post-operative orders.
• Accompanies patients to PACU, providing appropriate personnel a complete report of specific problems presented by the patient's condition, the anesthetic agent used, drugs given, reversal agents, and surgical procedures performed.
• Evaluates patients appropriate for discharge and signs discharge order.
• Participates in continual training and education opportunities as an integral part of maintaining the delivery of high quality care.
• Adheres to system-side and department-specific policies and procedures.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the patient's care team.

The anesthesiologist will medically supervise the CRNAs.