Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Iraq

Company Description

International SOS delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery.

We provide clinical services at over 800 sites worldwide, with inpatient capabilities at many locations. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers), our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote environments, telemedicine through virtual modalities, a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation.

International SOS, headquartered in Houston, Texas, provides contracted healthcare support to government defense and civil agencies and government contractors.”

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) safely provides anesthesia to surgical patients for a variety of operations and/or procedures. The CRNA provides pain medication and anesthesia care for patients before, during, and after surgery. They administer medications to keep patients asleep or pain-free during procedures and monitor biological functions for safe, effective outcomes. The CRNA consults and collaborates with the entire surgical care and interdisciplinary team for patient care planning.

The CRNA is responsible for routine maintenance and cleaning of anesthesia equipment.

• Conduct comprehensive preoperative evaluations to assess patient medical history, physical condition, and anesthesia risks.
• Review laboratory results, imaging studies, and other diagnostic information to determine appropriate anesthesia plans.
• Develop and implement individualized anesthesia care plans based on patient needs and surgical requirements.
• Administer various forms of anesthesia, including general, regional, and local anesthesia.
• Continuously monitor patients’ vital signs and anesthesia depth during procedures.
• Manage airway and respiratory support as necessary throughout the surgical process.
• Provide care in the post-anesthesia recovery unit, monitoring patients’ recovery.
• Assess and manage any immediate postoperative complications or side effects related to anesthesia.
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Completes required organizational compliance education, including client-specified requirements, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted CRNA license in any State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
• BE/BC by National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Advance Trauma Life Support (ATLS) preferred.
• 3+ years' experience as a CRNA including 18 months within the last year.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Experience on a military site working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred.

• Master’s degree in Nurse Anesthesia from an accredited program.

• Must meet pre-deployment physical requirements.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• May require bending, stooping and lifting to 25 lbs.

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.
• Valid US Passport with at least 6 months before expiration date. Must maintain a current passport during your stay in Iraq.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, specifically a MRPT. Applicants with current clearances are preferred.
• Must be able to relocate to Iraq for the duration of the project.
• Must be…