CRNA / CAA - Emory Johns Creek

Anesthetist - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) or Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA)

Emory Specialty Associates (ESA) is seeking to hire Anesthetists - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) or Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) - to become a vital part of Emory Healthcare's integrated academic healthcare system.

Job Description

• Under the direction of an Anesthesiologist, assists in the administration of general and regional anesthesia to surgical and non-surgical procedure patients.
• Performs initial acute cardio-pulmonary resuscitation in life-threatening situations or as directed by a physician; instructs others in principles and practices of anesthesia, respiratory care, and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as directed by the Anesthesiologist.
• Interprets and records patient's physiological and pharmacological status, assists the Anesthesiologist in gathering routine pre-op data.
• Assists in research projects as carried out by an Anesthesiologist.
• Establishes multi-parameter monitoring of patient prior to, during, and after anesthesia or in other acute care situations, including ECG, direct arterial pressure, central venous pressure, arterial blood gas determinations, hematocrits, and routine measurement of temperature, respiration, blood pressure, and heart rate.
• Establishes other monitoring as may be developed for anesthesia and intensive care use. Manages pre- and post-anesthetic care, including ventilator management/support, other respiratory care parameters as assigned/directed by an Anesthesiologist.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) or Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) Master's Degree program.
• Require a minimum of 1-2 years of Anesthetist experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Licensed or eligible to practice in the State of Georgia. Certified by National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) or National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA).
• Must maintain biannual certification through the submission of Continuing Medical Education credits (CMEs).
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications from American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Benefits

• Full-time with call, rotating schedule; 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts; post-call day off.
• Salary based on years of experience as an Anesthetist (CRNA or CAA).
• Eligible for extra duty pay, CME time-off & allowances, student loan repayment program.
• 37 days of PTO (for full-time 1.0 FTE). Benefits coverage, including PTO accrual, will begin from the first day of employment.
• Life insurance & retirement program options in addition to various health, welfare, wellness benefits.
• Paid parental leave to benefit-eligible employees with six months of service.
• Professional liability insurance including tail coverage from start date.
• Reimbursement of state/national licensure/certification renewals, one professional association membership as well as AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS renewals after start date.

Community Overview

Emory Specialty Associates (ESA) handles Ortho/Spine, General Surgery, Plastics, OB & GYN, GI and Outpatient Specialty cases at Emory Johns Creek Hospital (EJCH), Emory Ortho & Spine Hospital (EUOSH), and multiple Outpatient Surgical Centers located in the greater Atlanta Metro area. ESA Anesthetists are an integral part of the Emory Healthcare integrated academic health care system committed to caring, excellence, integrity, and value.

Emory Healthcare is part of Emory University and is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia. At Emory Healthcare, our mission is to create and promote a culture that supports the growth and development of our Anesthetists and, in collaboration with the health care team, provide high-quality value-based care to patients and the community.

Highlights of joining the Emory Healthcare team

• Emory University Hospital named Top 100 Global Hospital.
• An 11-hospital system with 254 outpatient locations and close to 1,000 Advance Practice Providers.
• Rewarded with a highly competitive compensation and benefit package.
• A strong multidisciplinary collaborative health care team that values shared decision making.
• Academic health care setting that partners closely with Emory School of Medicine.
• A culture of strong system leadership, research, education, and mentorship.