Nurse Anesthetists-MSH/QHC/ELM

Job description

Under the supervision of a licensed anesthesiologist and in accordance with established policies and procedures, induces anesthesia in presence of an anesthesiologist and maintain anesthesiological management of patient undergoing surgical, diagnostic or therapeutic procedures and airway management or cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Delivers patient care to patients of all ages. -Makes preoperative visit to examine the patient, review medical history and review the patient’s chart and selects from a limited number of standard applications, the type, dosage and combinations of anesthesia required to meet the needs of the patient, taking into consideration the patient’s condition and nature of surgery to be performed. Consults with the surgeon or anesthesiologist for advice when “high risk” factors are evident in the medical history. -Inserts intravenous needle or catheter and starts medicated fluids prior to beginning of surgery. -Performs intratracheal intubation in the operating room by inserting the tube which carries the anesthetic gases into the patient’s lungs. Places a small catheter down the tracheal tube, during surgery to suction secretions which accumulate in the patient’s...