Nurse Anesthetist Westchester Locations and Shifts

Administers anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in collaboration with anesthesiologists.

• Perform pre and post-anesthesia assessments on patients.
• Assemble supplies and equipment for anesthetic cases and check same for safety and proper function.
• Stock medication carts and anesthesia machines.
• Assist in expediting operating room schedule by assisting Anesthesiologist in preparing patient for surgery.
• Set up IV fluids for each patient in pre-op holding area, and label each with dates and times.
• Under direct medical supervision, perform general anesthesia including airway management and all levels of sedation and monitored anesthesia care in an anesthetizing location.
• Assist in post-anesthesia care, including medicating patients as needed, fluid management, respiratory weaning and endotracheal extubation.
• Check and order supplies and medications when needed.
• Perform related duties as required.

All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

• Masters and/or Doctoral degree in related field, required.
• Graduate from a nurse anesthesia program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), required.
• Unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, required.
• Certified by National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) within one (1) year of graduating from an accredited nurse anesthesia program, required.
• American Heart Association BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, required.

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