PS Certified RN Anesthetist

PS Certified RN Anesthetist

Job Summary

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

• Broad Case and Location Mix
  
• Generous total compensation ($215K-$239K)
  
• 14.2 percent, fully vested, employer contribution to 401K
  
• Negotiable moving stipend
  
• 1 CME Week + Education Fund
  
• 27 vacation days, 12 sick days, paid holidays
  
• $125.00 an hour for work beyond clinical commitment
  
• Live and work in Beautiful Utah!
  
  Responsibilities
  Performs preoperative evaluation by assessing staff notes, progress notes, lab work, and patient histories to determine the most appropriate anesthetic management. The CRNA may order additional analyses, consultations, lab work, and peri-anesthetic medications as warranted. Monitors functioning of all equipment and induces general and/or regional anesthesia by using anesthesia procedures and methods. Manages the anesthetic procedure by monitoring appropriate physical, physiochemical, and biochemical indicators such as blood pressure, heart rate, EKG, blood loss, patient position, pulmonary compliance, arterial blood bases, etc. Adjusts anesthesia procedures as required; informs other medical personnel of all necessary developments. Oversees recovery from anesthesia by observing the appropriate indicators in surgery as well as the post-anesthesia recovery room; performs post-operative evaluation. Makes appropriate entries in staff notes, on anesthesia records, and in the patients' charts.Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:Nearly Continuously: Office environment.Often: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking, walking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), standing.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  Certification by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA); current registered nurse licensure in the state of Utah; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required. The CRNA certification is granted after successful completion of an AANA approved curriculum of coursework; 24 months of concurrent practicum experience or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education); and passing scores on a national exam administered by AANA. Bi-annual rectification is contingent on continuing professional practice plus 40 hours of continuing education units.
  
  This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
  
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  Special Instructions
  
  
  Requisition Number: PRN38341B
  Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
  Work Schedule Summary: Schedule includes days, nights, weekends and holidays.
  Department: 02070 - Anesthesiology - CRNA
  Location: Campus
  Pay Rate Range: $170,000 - $190,000 DOE
  Close Date:
  Open Until Filled:
  
  To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/163655
  
  
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