CRNA or CAA

Anesthesiologist Assistant and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

The MetroHealth System (MHS) is devoted to advancing the quality of care we provide to our patients. MHS utilizes an Anesthesia Care Team (ACT) model to unite CAAs with Staff Anesthesiologists, SAAs, Residents, CRNAs, and SRNAs. CAAs exemplify excellence in all facets of anesthesia practice, including case management, education, and clinical research. Collaborating with an anesthesiologist, they are dedicated to delivering exceptional anesthesia for a wide range of surgical procedures. CAAs must excel in technical, cognitive, and interpersonal skills to drive progress toward a healthier community through dedicated service, education, innovation, and collaborative teamwork. Aligned with our commitment to hope, health, and humanity, our CAAs contribute to an environment where compassionate care and innovative practices converge to improve patient outcomes and enrich the lives of those we serve.

Job Description

• Perform a pre-anesthetic assessment, discuss anesthetic management, and administer anesthesia, all with the consultation of an appropriate staff anesthesiologist in accordance with accepted standards of professional practice and licensing laws.
• Assemble, prepare, and test needed supplies, equipment, and monitors prior to an anesthetic.
• Select, obtain, and administer the anesthetic plan of care, including induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of anesthesia.
• Administer various types of anesthesia, including inhalation, intravenous, spinal, epidural, and peripheral nerve blocks. All anesthesia is administered under the medical direction of staff anesthesiologists.
• Recognize alterations in physiologic responses to the surgical procedure and/or the anesthetic, take appropriate action, and notify the responsible physician as indicated.
• Transfer the patient to the appropriate postoperative area and assist in the postoperative care.
• Participate in the quality improvement activities and research initiatives within MHS.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school with a bachelor's degree that includes the prerequisite premedical undergraduate science background.
• Graduate of a medical school-based anesthesiologist's assistant education program that is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
• Current Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) certification and recertification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA).
• Current CAA Licensure from the Ohio State Medical Board.
• Current ACLS & BLS Certifications.
• Demonstrates current competency in the clinical responsibilities specified.

Physical Requirements

• Requires full range of motion; manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time and the ability to lift and transport patients.
• Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure.

The MetroHealth System (MHS) is devoted to advancing the quality of care we provide to our patients. MHS utilizes an Anesthesia Care Team (ACT) model to unite CRNAs with Staff Anesthesiologists, SRNAs, Residents, CAAs, and SAAs. CRNAs exemplify excellence in all facets of anesthesia practice, including case management, education, and clinical research. Collaborating with an anesthesiologist, they are dedicated to delivering exceptional anesthesia for a wide range of surgical procedures. CRNAs must excel in technical, cognitive, and interpersonal skills to drive progress toward a healthier community through dedicated service, education, innovation, and collaborative teamwork. Aligned with our commitment to hope, health, and humanity, our CRNAs contribute to an environment where compassionate care and innovative practices converge to improve patient outcomes and enrich the lives of those we serve.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a pre-anesthetic assessment, discuss anesthetic management, and administer anesthesia, all with the consultation of an appropriate staff anesthesiologist in accordance with accepted standards of professional practice and licensing laws.
• Assemble, prepare, and test needed supplies, equipment, and monitors prior to an anesthetic.
• Select, obtain, and administer the anesthetic plan of care, including induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of anesthesia.
• Administer various types of anesthesia, including inhalation, intravenous, spinal, epidural, and peripheral nerve blocks. All anesthesia is administered under the medical direction of staff anesthesiologists.
• Recognize alterations in physiologic responses to the surgical procedure and/or the anesthetic, take appropriate action, and notify the responsible physician as indicated.
• Transfer the patient to the appropriate postoperative area and assist in the postoperative care.
• Participate in the quality improvement activities and research initiatives within MHS.

Education Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current Ohio RN Licensure.
• Graduate of a Masters or Doctoral nurse anesthesia program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COACRNA).
• Current Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
• Current ACLS & BLS Certifications.
• Demonstrates current competency in the clinical responsibilities specified.

Physical Requirements

• Requires full range of motion; manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time and the ability to lift and transport patients.
• Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure.