CRNA CAA Cardiac Team

The Cardiac Anesthetist Team at Emory University Hospital (EUH) & Emory University Hospital Midtown (EUHM) is seeking to hire Anesthetists - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) or Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) - to become a vital part of Emory Healthcares integrated academic healthcare system.

Work Hours/Schedule:

• Full-Time/Part-Time
• Rotating schedule with call.

Experience:

• Cardiothoracic Transplant and/or General Anesthesia experience highly preferred.

Highlights of joining the Emory University Hospital & Emory University Hospital Midtown Cardiac Anesthetist Team:

• Salary based on years of experience as an Anesthetist (CRNA or CAA).
• New graduate CRNAs & CAAs will start at General Surgical Specialties rate which will be adjusted to the Cardiothoracic Anesthetist rate upon successful completion of Cardiac Anesthetist Competency/Orientation
• $30000 sign-on bonus (for Full Time 1.0FTE) or prorated based on FTE with a 2-year commitment for direct candidates
• Eligible for extra duty pay overnight shift allowance CME time-off & allowances Student Loan Repayment program
• 37 days of PTO (for Full Time 1.0FTE) Benefits coverage including PTO accrual will begin from 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

EUH & EUHM Cardiac Anesthetist Team assists in the management of patients undergoing general anesthesia for surgical procedures including heart and lung transplants VADs ECMO CABGs robotic CABGs conventional valve surgery minimally invasive valve surgery VATs robotic lobectomies general thoracic. We also participate in out- of- OR procedures including TAVRs Mitral clips TEVARs EP procedures and anesthesia for TEEs and cardioversions.

All Anesthetists are expected to supervise Student Anesthetists participate managing patient needs at both Emory University Hospital (EUH) and Emory University Hospital Midtown (EUHM) as well as have the opportunity to participate in clinical research.

At all Emory Healthcare sites our CAAs CRNAs and MDs collaborate within the Anesthesia Care Team model ensuring the highest level of quality and safety for our patients.

• 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 patients 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.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) or Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) Masters Degree program.
• 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 certification from American Heart Association (AHA) required.

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Emory Healthcare (EHC) part of Emory University (EUV) is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-7 Magnet designated the Emory Clinic and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network established in 2011 is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia with more than 3450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.