Job Description Summary
Sign-On Bonus Available The University Hospital operating area is the central receiving unit within a level-one academic trauma center. There are 21- OR suites which cover all surgical specialties to include Trauma Transplant Ortho Neuro ENT GU-GYN Robotics and Burns. interventional radiology suite. Other non-operating room sites covered include CT MRI Bronch Neuro-angio and interventional radiology. There is a practice group of about 42 CRNAs in this group. Most work 3 shifts of 13.5 hours per week. There are 24-hour shift staff which cover most nights and a limited number of 10 hours shifts. Self-scheduling with a volunteer basis for weekends holidays and night coverage.
Entity Medical University Hospital Authority MUHA Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000377 CHS - CRNA Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Main Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-36 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description
500000 sign-on bonus available for new grads and experienced external candidates.
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist prepares prescribed solutions and administers anesthetic following specified methods and procedures. The CRNA informs the physician of patients condition during anesthesia. Performs pre- and post-anesthesia patient visits and documents anesthesia notes on patient records.
Hours per week 40 Fair Labor Standards Act Status Hourly
CRNA Provide anesthesia care to a wide variety of patients from pre-term neonates to geriatrics. Administers appropriate anesthetics in consultation with the attending anesthesiologist in a manner consistent with standards of practice. Familiar with the use of anesthesia machines and related equipment assist in transport of patients maintain adequate patient records participate in the teaching activities of the department participate in a variety of continuing education program and demonstrate a high level of professionalism in the performance of duties. Provide resuscitative care as indicated.
CAA The purpose of this position is to provide perioperative management of patients where anesthesia services are indicated. Duties involved in providing this care include pre-operative intra-operative and post-operative evaluation of patients requiring anesthetized surgical and non-surgical procedures. The AA administers appropriate anesthetics in in the framework of a written practice protocol developed for the anesthesiologists assistant with the attending anesthesiologists in a manner consistent with standards of practice. In addition the AA is thoroughly familiar with the use of anesthesia machines and related equipment assist in transport of patients maintains adequate patient records participates in the teaching activities of the department participates in a variety of continuing education programs and demonstrates a high level of professionalism in the performance of the duties of an AA Practitioner. Also provides resuscitative care as indicated.
Minimum Training and Education
CRNA 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.
CAA Evidenced successful completion of Anesthesiologist Assistant program certified by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants. Current certification from an agency recognized by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners and the Anesthesiologists Assistant Committee. Evidence of licensure or ability by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners. 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. AAs practice under the clinical supervision of an anesthesiologist and the administrative supervision of the CRNA manager for their cost center.
Required Licensure Certifications Registrations
CRNA 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.
CAA Must be recognized as a Certified AA 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.
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements
Ability to maintain 20-40 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 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. Continuous Selected Positions
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