PS Certified RN Anesthetist

Job Summary
As a patientfocused organization the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and wellbeing of people through patient care research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration excellence leadership and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion collaboration innovation responsibility diversity integrity quality and trust that are integral to our mission. Broad Case and Location Mix Generous total compensation $215K$239K) 14.2 percent fully vested employer contribution to 401K Negotiable moving stipend 1 CME Week Education Fund 27 vacation days 12 sick days paid holidays $125.00 an hour for work beyond clinical commitment Live and work in Beautiful Utah!

Responsibilities
Performs preoperative evaluation by assessing staff notes progress notes lab work and patient histories to determine the most appropriate anesthetic management. The CRNA may order additional analyses consultations lab work and perianesthetic medications as warranted. Monitors functioning of all equipment and induces general and/or regional anesthesia by using anesthesia procedures and methods. Manages the anesthetic procedure by monitoring appropriate physical physiochemical and biochemical indicators such as blood pressure heart rate EKG blood loss patient position pulmonary compliance arterial blood bases etc. Adjusts anesthesia procedures as required; informs other medical personnel of all necessary developments. Oversees recovery from anesthesia by observing the appropriate indicators in surgery as well as the postanesthesia recovery room; performs postoperative evaluation. Makes appropriate entries in staff notes on anesthesia records and in the patients charts. Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required: Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Often: Infectious disease oils there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids hazards includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts moving vehicles electrical current working on scaffolding and high places or exposure to chemicals . Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Hearing listening talking walking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) standing. Seldom: Bending reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Certification by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists AANA as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist CRNA ; current registered nurse licensure in the state of Utah; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required. The CRNA certification is granted after successful completion of an AANA approved curriculum of coursework; 24 months of concurrent practicum experience or equivalency 2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education); and passing scores on a national exam administered by AANA . Biannual rectification is contingent on continuing professional practice plus 40 hours of continuing education units. This position is patientsensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients coworkers and community by requiring all patientsensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.