2 Saturdays/month available in York!!

Job description

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.