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Pre & post-operative anesthesia evaluation of patients

• Reports to the Consultant Anesthesiologist in a timely fashion when surgical schedule changes are instituted and/or a case needs to be cancelled.

• Maintains effective communication with consultant Anesthesiologist/ Medical Director to ensure a continuum of quality and efficient delivery of surgical/anesthesia services.

• Accurately and thoroughly charts pertinent patient information pre, intra, and post operatively.

• Identifies and treats intra operative & post-operative anesthesia complications.

• Oversees the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and keeps an anesthesia provider available to the nurse until the last patient is discharged verifies a valid surgical/anesthesia consent has been obtained from the patient (age 18 or older), parent or legal guardian as required by law or institutional policy.

• Reports to the Consultant Anesthesiologist at any time when it appears to be unsafe to operate the ORs - i.e. lack of oxygen.

Patient Management function

• Responsible for completion of preoperative anesthesia evaluation of patients and orders necessary lab work/consultation.

• Maintains confidentiality of all CURE patient records and only discusses patient data that is pertinent to the involved health care provider.

• Reviews preoperative patient chart for pertinent lab work, history and physical, vital sign chart, fluid status and medication sheet.

• Consistently utilizes appropriate monitors and constantly monitors patient intra operatively.

• Safely performs induction, maintenance & emergence of general anesthesia

• Manages the patient airway adequately utilizing the mask, bag-valve mask, intubation, LMA, and other emergency airway procedures.

• Accurately manages fluid resuscitation in the pediatric patient.

• Maintains the anesthesia machine, oxygen supply, suction, and is prepared to manage the airway.

• Performs and maintains various regional anesthesia techniques.

• Assesses and implements pain management in the post-operative recovery period.

• Protects the patient from harm utilizing proper positioning techniques and is an advocate for the patient’s welfare.

• Oversight management of critical ill patient in the ICU.

Continuing Professional Development Activities

• Identifies and pursues continuing professional development activities in line with their position and maintains professional records that provide evidence of activities completed.

• Works with one’s supervisor to guide in mentorship and coaching for continual professional growth.

Occupational Health & Safety Function

• Following & complying with H&S policies, processes & applying them to your own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required.

• Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate.

Spiritual Ministry participation

• Participates in the hospital’s Spiritual Ministry programs.

• Attend chapel and departmental bible studies with staff (depending on weekly schedule)

Any other official duties

• This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the HRM. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.