About this role
Overview
Under physician supervision and following accepted and medically approved techniques and procedures, the CRNA will provide anesthesia and related services for all patients in need. The CRNA will maintain direct reporting relationship with CRNA Manager.
Responsibilities
DCH Standards:
- Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
- Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
- Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
- Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Current Alabama RN license; graduation from an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia. Initial certification and current recertification with the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists. Must be competent with anesthesia equipment and pharmaceuticals as appropriate for job. Must have current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental
- Includes exposure to human body fluids, anesthetic gases, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous material
- Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment
Physical
- Medium work: Exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for light work.
- Physical presence onsite is essential
- Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodations
Psychological
- This job requires contact with others, face to face or in groups, dealing with all internal and external customers. Must be able to assume responsibility for the health, safety and confidentiality of others. Must be able to work well in team setting.Physical presence onsite is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Other facts
About DCH Health System
Based in Tuscaloosa, AL, DCH Health System has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to the residents of West Alabama. Comprised of DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center and Fayette Medical Center, the DCH Health System provides comprehensive services in:
- Cancer treatment
- Critical Care
- Cardiac Services
- Bloodless medicine
- Home health care
- Sleep medicine
- Occupational medicine
- Sports medicine
- Spine/pain care
- Therapy services
- Women’s services
- and much more
DCH Regional Medical Center has 583 beds and offers a variety of specialty units and advanced services, including cancer, cardiology, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, and the region's most advanced trauma center.
Northport Medical Center is a 204-bed community hospital that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. The facility also operates the DCH (inpatient) Rehabilitation Pavilion and North Harbor Pavilion for mental health.
Fayette Medical Center, through a lease agreement with the DCH Health System, is a 61-bed rural hospital that offers the residents of Fayette County inpatient care, along with sophisticated diagnostic equipment, surgical techniques and specialty clinics. A 122-bed nursing home on site is fully accredited and licensed for intermediate and skilled nursing care.
Our goal is to provide the best health system possible for patients to receive proper care, employees to work efficiently, and physicians to practice medicine for the benefit of everyone.
What you'll do
- The CRNA will provide anesthesia and related services under physician supervision, selecting and administering appropriate anesthesia techniques and medications. They will also review patient charts, perform assessments, and manage emergency situations.
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