About this opportunity
Washington Gastroenterology lists this CRNA (Per Diem) opportunity in tacoma, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Washington Gastroenterology believes that digestive health is the foundation for a healthy life. We are committed to improving the quality of life and longevity of our patients and our communities through the prevention, detection, and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.
We are WAGI
WAGI is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our endoscopy ambulatory surgery center in a Per Diem role. The (CRNA) is responsible for patient care before, during, and after a procedure by performing a patient assessment, preparing the patient for anesthesia, administering and maintaining the anesthesia to ensure proper sedation and pain management, overseeing patient recovery from anesthesia and caring for the patient's immediate post-operative needs.
Responsibilities
Performs patient assessment for planned anesthesia treatment, reviews patient medical records and conditions
Communicates with patient regarding anesthetic plan and answers any patient questions or concerns
May prepare patient IV and set up monitoring devices to check blood pressure, pulse and oxygen saturation of the patient during the procedure
Monitors patient's status throughout the procedure and adjusts the medications accordingly
Assists nursing staff during patient recovery, assessing for adverse effects to anesthesia care
Responds to patient emergency using standard procedures for maintaining patient airway, emergency drug and fluid management, and any life support measures needed
Responsible for other aspects such as patient record management and restocking carts and supplies
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Nursing
Master's Degree or Work Equivalent, Field of Study: Nurse Anesthetist
Current NBCRNA Certification
Current ACLS and BLS Certifications
Current Washington State APRN and RN Licensure
Minimum 1 year experience in an unsupervised clinical setting preferred.
Anesthesia experience in a fast-paced outpatient setting prefer
Skills and Abilities
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others
Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively with the team providing care
Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures
The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information
Ability to cohesively integrate multiple sources of medical information into planned care
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Adheres to workplace PPE requirements and AANA safe injection practices
Physical Activities and Requirements
Prolonged periods of standing and walking
Ability to bend, stoop, squat and kneel occasionally
Ability to assist patients supporting weight, assisting in positioning of patients, etc.
Ability to grasp small objects and manipulate medical instruments
Ability to reach including reaching overhead and below waist
Ability to lift 10 pounds frequently, occasional lifting 25 pounds
Ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs
Local travel in the region may be required to other locations as needed
Washington Gastroenterology has an excellent compensation and benefit package that includes the following:
All employees will be eligible to accrue PTO at a rate of .04 hours per payroll hour (1.6 hours for a 40 hour week) which can be used for and exceeds the required mandatory WA State and other local ordinances.
This is an Hourly position and the anticipated Compensation is $150 per hour with a 10-hour shift minimum when scheduled.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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Worksite address
tacoma, WA, 98417, US
Who can apply
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