Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist-Anesthesiology-UTower Hospital

Full Time

UTower Hospital

Up to $30,000 Sign On Bonus

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, prepares prescribed solutions and administers anesthetic following specified methods and procedures. Moreover, the incumbent works in collaboration with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other physicians and medical professionals to deliver anesthesia for medical and surgical proceduresPreforms pre- and post-anesthesia patient visits and documents anesthesia notes on patient records. Reviews medical history, evaluating patients and determining proper methods of anesthesia. Performs or evaluate diagnostic tests, such as radiographs (x-rays) and electrocardiograms (EKG's). Measures and monitors the level and speed at which anesthesia is administered. Monitors patient vital signs to ensure safety, to include skin color, pupil dilation, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, ventilation or urine output. Informs physician of patient's condition during anesthesia. Manages patients' airway or pulmonary status using techniques, such as endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy, and extubation. Oversees patient recovery from anesthesia and cares for patient's immediate post-operative needs. Prepares prescribed solutions and administers local, intravenous, spinal or other anesthetics following specified methods and procedures. Responds to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering fluids or drugs, and using basic or advanced life support techniques. Develops anesthesia care plans. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Master's Degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Certification as a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.

About University of Miami Health System

The University of Miami Health System (UHealth) is South Florida’s only university-based academic medical system, uniting world-class patient care, groundbreaking research, and medical education through the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. With more than 1,800 physicians across 100+ specialties, UHealth is home to nationally ranked programs including Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, offering physicians the opportunity to practice at the forefront of medicine.

UHealth continues to expand its clinical and academic footprint with nearly 40 outpatient locations and new facilities such as UHealth SoLé Mia. Physicians at UHealth benefit from a collaborative academic environment, access to leading-edge technology and AI-driven innovation, and the ability to advance clinical excellence, research, and education while serving one of the most diverse and dynamic patient populations in the country.