CRNA, Department of Anesthesiology

CRNA, Department of Anesthesiology
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You are invited to submit an application to be considered for a position with more than one opening. The number of positions varies depending on the needs of the department. Rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials.
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nations best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UCs momentum has never been stronger. UCs annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.
Job Overview
As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicines doctors are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Anesthesiology is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?
UC is one of the largest employers in the Cincinnati region, employing over 15,000 full time and part time faculty, staff and student workers. The College of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology is looking for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA). This position will support the Universitys mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff and all our activities.
Essential Functions
Conduct preoperative evaluation: assess condition of patient and appropriate anesthetic technique in consultation with attending anesthesiologist.
Prepare appropriate equipment for administration of anesthesia. This involves, but is not limited to, checking machines, appropriate small equipment, blood pressure cuffs, endotracheal tubes, and drugs for the conduit of anesthesia.
Administer anesthesia, giving drugs and monitoring vital signs and other indicators of anesthesias effects on patients. The regular, frequent, and accurate recording of patients condition during and immediately following the administration of anesthetic drugs is required.
Conduct postoperative follow-up. Accompany the patient to the PACU assuring that the patients condition is optimal. Visit in-house patient within 24-48 hours following anesthesia to assess post-anesthetic recovery.
CRNA shall administer anesthesia only under the direct supervision of a faculty physician anesthesiologist.
Report any malfunctioning equipment.
Supervise RNSA students in clinical instruction and the administration of anesthetics.
Participate in call coverage with faculty anesthesiologists.
Minimum Requirements
Masters degree, with DNP degree is ideal..
Current Nursing license in the state of Ohio.
Certificate of Authority to practice in Ohio as a CRNA by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Current certification or recertification as a nurse anesthetist by the NBCRNA.
Meets the educational requirements as set forth by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Progra