Job Description

Cardiac Anesthesia Providers (AA, CRNA) is a highly skilled health professional who works under the direction of licensed anesthesiologists to implement anesthesia care plans. Through mentoring and training, the provider has an advanced skillset in the management of patients with congenital heart disease in the perioperative setting. The provider works exclusively within the cardiac anesthesia care team environment as described by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), specifically at the direction of cardiac anesthesiologists in cardiac surgery, catheterization lab procedures, electrophysiologic procedures, and anesthetics for cardiac patient for imaging or noncardiac procedures. Possesses a premedical background, a baccalaureate degree, and a complete a comprehensive didactic and clinical program at the graduate school level. Trained extensively in the delivery and maintenance of quality anesthesia care as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques. In addition, undergoes additional education and training to care for patients on ECMO, cardiopulmonary bypass, and ventricular assist devices. Employee work schedules are established and maintained on a fair and equitable basis to ensure optimal patient care and the safe, efficient operation of Children's National.

Qualifications

Education:

• Must have completed a Master's Degree CAAHEP accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant Program
• Graduates prior to 2025, must have completed a master's degree approved nurse anesthesia program, which includes 24-36 months of course work and a minimum of 800 hours of clinical experience or Graduates in 2025 and post, must complete a doctorate of nursing anesthesia practice (DNAP) degree
• Must have completed a Master's Degree CAAHEP accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant Program
• Graduates prior to 2025, must have completed a master's degree approved nurse anesthesia program, which includes 24-36 months of course work and a minimum of 800 hours of clinical experience or Graduates in 2025 and post, must complete a doctorate of nursing anesthesia practice (DNAP) degree

Minimum Work Experience

• 3 years Experience as Anesthesiologist Assistant (preferred) Or
• 3 years Experience as Nurse Anesthetist (preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Pretesting and calibrating anesthesia equipment, monitors and delivery systems.
• Collecting preoperative data and performing physical examinations.
• Inserting venous, arterial, and other invasive catheters.
• Delivering drugs for induction and maintenance of anesthesia.
• Placing, delivering, and managing regional anesthesia. Securing and managing the airway.
• Managing supportive therapy such as intravenous fluids and blood products.
• Administering cardiovascular drugs as supportive therapy.
• Making anesthetic adjustments using intraoperative monitoring modalities.
• Providing a safe transition from the operating room to the recovery area.
• Performing functions in post operative pain assessment and management.
• Participating in administrative affairs, research, and clinical instruction.
• Must be current with CME credits.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Anesthesiologist Assistant Upon Hire (Required)
• Registered Nurse Upon Hire (Required) And
• Registered Nurse Anethetist Upon Hire (Required)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 30 Days (Required)
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) Upon Hire (Required)

Functional Accountabilities

Clinical Skills

• Collect preoperative data and perform physical examinations.
• Manage supportive therapy such as intravenous fluids and blood products.
• Administer cardiovascular drugs as supportive therapy.
• Make anesthetic adjustments using intraoperative monitoring modalities.
• Provide a safe transition from the operating room to the recovery area.
• Perform functions in post operative pain assessment and management.
• Participate in administrative affairs, research, and clinical instruction.

Technical Skills

• Place venous, arterial, and other invasive catheters.
• Secure and manage the airway .
• Place, deliver, and manage regional anesthesia.

Professional Enhancement

• Maintain and enhance current knowledge by attending continuing education conferences within the hospital or at the regional or national level.
• Participate in the education of other medical practitioners by acting as a mentor, preceptor and role model.
• Evaluate and use literature and research findings to support practice decisions.
• Design, conduct, and/or participate in research studies.

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