About this opportunity
Albany Medical Center lists this CRNA opportunity in glens falls, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Anesthesiology General
Day (United States of America)
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist works under the supervision of an Anesthesiologist to provide safe and effective anesthesia to patients in either an OR setting, procedure room or MRI setting. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served across the lifespan. This position may work shifts ranging from 8-hours to 24-hours.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Administer general and regional anesthesia under the supervision of an anesthesiologist according to delineation of privileges.
Participate in the pre and postoperative evaluation and management of patients.
Assist in the care and maintenance of supplies and equipment used in administering anesthesia care.
Respond to emergencies related to airway management and resuscitation.
Participation in Albany Medical College's Center for Nurse Anesthesiology program by participation in didactic and clinical teaching and evaluation of students.
Assist in the maintenance of hospital procedures, policies, safety regulations, and program objectives.
Interview patients to obtain informed consent.
Other duties as required by the Chief Nurse Anesthetist, the Chairman, Dept. Of Anesthesiology, or the Director of Operating Room Anesthesia.
Adheres to the policies and procedures of the Albany Medical Center.
Qualifications
Graduate of school approved by council on Certification of Nurses Anesthesia Educational programs. - required
CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - required
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure - required
Currently certified by the NBCRNA - required
Physical Demands
Standing - Constantly
Walking - Constantly
Sitting - Rarely
Lifting - Frequently
Carrying - Frequently
Pushing - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Climbing - Occasionally
Balancing - Occasionally
Stooping - Frequently
Kneeling - Frequently
Crouching - Frequently
Crawling - Occasionally
Reaching - Frequently
Handling - Frequently
Grasping - Frequently
Feeling - Constantly
Talking - Constantly
Hearing - Constantly
Repetitive Motions - Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
Working Conditions
Noise - Constantly
Hazards - Frequently
Humidity - Rarely
Wet - Rarely
Extreme cold - Rarely
Extreme heat - Rarely
Temperature Change - Rarely
Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
Vibration - Rarely
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Worksite address
glens falls, NY, 12801, US
Who can apply
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