Job Description Summary
Summary OR platform consists of 4- OR suites and 2-minor procedure rooms which cover surgical specialties to include ENT Orthopedics Ophthalmology Dental Urology Plastics General Surgery and Endoscopy. Currently all procedures done on-site serve the pediatric population as well as some general adult services. The anesthesia staff on site consist of Anesthesiologists CRNAs CAAs and Anesthesia Residents. All surgery is performed on an outpatient basis. The ambulatory surgery facilities are part of the MUSC Magnet designation Joint Commission Accredited and upholds to the highest level of care possible.
EntityMedical University Hospital Authority MUHA
Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000375 CHS - CRNA Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Childrens Ambulatory Center Offsite Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-36 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Day United States of America
Job Description Hours per week: 40 Weekly Schedule: Monday-Friday. No major holidays or call. Sign-on bonus available for new graduates and experienced candidates Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly
Job Summary Purpose The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist prepares prescribed solutions and administers anesthetic following specified methods and procedures. Informs physician of patients condition during anesthesia. Performs pre- and post-anesthesia patient visits and documents anesthesia notes on patient records.
Minimum Training and Education Must be a graduate of Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs approved programs of anesthesia and certified or recertified by the National Board on Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists and insurable by the medical malpractice insurer of MUSC for the required limits. The minimum education requirement for those hired after March 1, 2019, is a masters degree or higher with the concentration in Nurse Anesthesia. Must demonstrate current competency in the clinical privileges extended. Must be proficient in the operation of anesthesia equipment. Current knowledge in anesthesia practice. Must exhibit basic knowledge of safety in a health care facility. Knowledge and practice of universal precautions in patient contact is required. Must be able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with surgeons, residents, anesthesia personnel, and nursing staff. Guidelines for practice are described in the departmental policy and procedure book. CRNAs practice under the clinical supervision of the anesthesiologist and the administrative supervision of the CRNA manager.
Required Licensure Certifications Registrations Must be recognized as an APRN or eligible with current license to practice or eligible to obtain practice in the state of South Carolina. Current Basic Life Support BLS is required. A certification from an American Heart Association AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.
Physical Requirements Ability to perform job functions while standing. Continuous Ability to perform job functions while sitting. Continuous Ability to perform job functions while walking. Continuous Ability to climb stairs. Infrequent Ability to work indoors. Continuous Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. Infrequent Ability to work from elevated areas. Frequent Ability to work in confined, cramped spaces. Frequent Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Infrequent Ability to bend at the waist. Continuous Ability to twist at the waist. Frequent Ability to squat and perform job functions. Frequent Ability to perform pinching operations. Frequent Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. Continuous Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. Continuous Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. Continuous Ability to reach overhead. Frequent Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. Continuous Ability to fully use both legs. Continuous Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. Frequent Ability to reach in all directions. Continuous Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. Infrequent Ability to lift, lower objects 50 lbs. from floor to 36 inches unassisted. Infrequent Ability to lift from 36 to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequent Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. Frequent Examples include To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
Selected Positions Ability to maintain 2040 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes. Continuous Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. Continuous Ability to match or discriminate between colors. Continuous Ability to determine distance and relationship between objects depth perception. Continuous Good peripheral vision capabilities. Continuous Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. Continuous Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Continuous Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Continuous Ability to work rotating shifts. Frequent Ability to work overtime as required. Frequent Ability to work in a latex-safe environment. Continuous Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. Continuous Selected Positions Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. Continuous Selected Positions Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and as required.
Additional Information If you like working with energetic and enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us.
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