Upstate Surgery Center Crna Needs

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Assignment Details:
Surgery Center in the upstate of South Carolina looking for skilled CRNA to assist with general cases throughout the week ongoing.

Duration: 1 month ongoing.

Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Friday, Surgery Center. 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Call Required, No Post Call Day Off

Notes:= General Anesthesia cases

Maxim Healthcare Staffing is seeking a CRNA to assist in administering anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer general anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures; take necessary remedial action to aspirate secretions from throat, larynx, and trachea as required.
• Determine, set up and prepare necessary drugs, supplies and equipment for the administration of anesthetics; assemble gas machine and test to insure proper functioning; ensure availability of proper type blood for emergency use.
• Study patient records to determine probate effects of anesthetic on patient; monitor vital signs during course of procedure; take necessary action to ensure a near normal physiological status of the patient.
• Prepare patients for anesthesia to include explaining procedures and positioning the patient on the operating room table; record condition of patient and type of anesthetic used on patient's chart
• Assist in moving patient from operation room to recovery area; check patient periodically and take remedial measures to alleviate unfavorable post anesthesia effects as required. Supervise and instruct performance and progress; instruct residents, interns and allied health students in the procedures and techniques of anesthesiology
• Disassemble equipment and clean work area; report necessary equipment repairs and adjustments to proper personnel
• Maintain records of each anesthetic administered and prepare periodic reports related to activities. Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Work requires graduation from a professional nursing program and from a school of nurse anesthesia approved by the State Accrediting Agency and the Council on Accreditation of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) preferred and/or per state requirements
• Active State licensure
• Prefer at least 2 years experience as a CRNA
• Must pass all Maxim screening tests with an 80% or greater
• Must pass Criminal Background screening
• Current BLS card
• Current physical exam per state or contract regulations
• Current TB or Chest X-Ray
• Current ACLS/PALS per contract requirement

Education: []Employment Type: ["OTHER","FULL_TIME"]