Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA - Trinity St Joseph Health - Syracuse : Job Details

As a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), you will specialize in administering anesthesia and providing anesthesia-related care for surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures. You will work independently or as part of an anesthesia care team, collaborating closely with surgeons, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective anesthesia management.Key Responsibilities:Preoperative Assessment and Planning:Perform comprehensive preoperative assessments of patients, reviewing medical histories, conducting physical examinations, and evaluating anesthesia risks.Develop individualized anesthesia care plans based on patient conditions, surgical requirements, and anesthesia guidelines.Anesthesia Administration:Administer various types of anesthesia agents, including general, regional (epidural, spinal), and local anesthesia, to induce and maintain anesthesia during surgical procedures.Monitor patients' vital signs, fluid balance, and physiological responses throughout the perioperative period, adjusting anesthesia levels as needed to ensure patient safety and comfort.Airway Management and Ventilation:Manage patients' airways, ensuring proper intubation, ventilation, and oxygenation during anesthesia administration.Respond promptly to airway emergencies and implement advanced airway management techniques as required.Intraoperative Monitoring and Support:Monitor patients' anesthesia depth, cardiovascular status, and neurological responses during surgery, anticipating and managing anesthesia-related complications.Coordinate with surgical teams to optimize surgical conditions and patient outcomes, maintaining sterile technique and aseptic practices.Post-Anesthesia Care and Recovery:Transition patients from anesthesia to post-anesthesia care units (PACUs) or recovery rooms, monitoring recovery and managing pain and nausea.Assess patients' postoperative status, providing ongoing anesthesia-related care and ensuring safe transfer to designated units or discharge.Patient and Family Education:Educate patients and families about anesthesia procedures, potential risks, and postoperative recovery expectations.Provide instructions on pain management techniques, postoperative care, and medication administration to promote optimal recovery outcomes.Documentation and Communication:Maintain accurate and detailed anesthesia records, documenting anesthesia techniques, medications administered, and patients' responses.Communicate effectively with healthcare team members, providing updates on patient status, anesthesia considerations, and perioperative care plans.Quality Improvement and Professional Development:Participate in quality improvement initiatives, anesthesia audits, and performance improvement projects to enhance patient safety and anesthesia outcomes.Pursue continuing education and professional development opportunities to stay current with advancements in anesthesia practice and patient care.