Provides anesthesia care in the operating room in support of surgical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under the general supervision of an anesthesiologist. Provides preoperative evaluation and postoperative follow-up. Functions as a patient advocate and confidant, advisor and liaison between patients, families, and physicians. Job Highlights: -Weekday call averages once every eight weeks. -Weekend call is no longer required due to enough 24 hour individuals for coverage. -Open to 8, 10, 12 and 24 hour shift applicants. (Note: Only room for one more 24 hour, swing shift) Job Duties -Anesthetizes patients. -Selects drugs for anesthesia and emergency treatment. -Induces and maintains anesthesia. -Monitors the patient and adjusts medications as needed. -Treats variants of the anesthesia. -Communicates patient's status with the surgeon, anesthetist and Charge CRNA. -Assesses patient status, interprets hemodynamic waveforms and equipment status. -Takes corrective measures to keep patient in stable pre, peri and post anesthesia. -Conducts thorough preop evaluation of patient including chart review. -Instills confidence in patient. -Organizes OR room with equipment monitors and drugs needed for the procedure. -Performs diagnostic equipment checks. -Coordinates with ancillary, nursing and physician staff to ensure a safe environment for patient including positioning, equipment troubleshooting and review of surgical procedure. -Responds to codes and maintains the airway. -Provides anesthesia support to assigned areas. -Charts accurately, completely and efficiently into patient EMR. -Transports patient safely, continues to monitor airway and gives sign-out report to receiving team. -Serves as an anesthesia expert, mentor, and preceptor to peers, staff, residents, students, nurses and ancillary staff. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.