University of Miami Health System
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist- Anesthesiology-UTower Hospital
Miami, FL
The CRNA:
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Works in collaboration with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other physicians and medical professionals to deliver anesthesia for medical and surgical procedures.
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Provides care for a patient before, during, and after a medical procedure or surgery by performing a patient assessment, preparing the patient for anesthesia, and administering and maintaining the anesthesia to ensure proper sedation and pain management.
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Oversees the patient's recovery from anesthesia and cares for the patient's immediate post-operative needs.
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Responsible for pre-operative assessment of the surgical patients and administering anesthesia under the Direction of an Anesthesiologist
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Performs pre- and post-anesthesia patient visits and documents anesthesia notes on patient records.
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Reviews medical history, evaluates patients and determines proper methods of anesthesia.
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Performs or evaluates diagnostic tests, such as radiographs (x-rays) and electrocardiograms (EKGs).
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Measures and monitors the level and speed at which anesthesia is administered.
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Monitors patient vital signs to ensure safety, including skin color, pupil dilation, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, ventilation, or urine output. Informs physician of patient’s condition during anesthesia.
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Manages patients’ airway or pulmonary status using techniques, such as endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy, and extubation.
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Oversees patient recovery from anesthesia and cares for patient’s immediate post-operative needs.
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Prepares prescribed solutions and administers local, intravenous, spinal, or other anesthetics following specified methods and procedures.
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Responds to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering fluids or drugs, and using basic or advanced life support techniques.
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Develops anesthesia care plans.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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A Master’s Degree and a graduate from an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia Program (CRNA)
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Valid Florida CRNA License, BLS/ACLS/PALS required
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Minimum 2 years of experience preferred
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Access to Parks
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Commute
B+
Public Schools
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Overall
Total Population
454,279
Median Rent
$1,183
Median Home Value
$317,700
Median Income
$39,049
Posted June 25, 2024