Job Description Cardiac Anesthesia Provider - (2400009G) Description Cardiac Anesthesia Providers are highly skilled health professionals who work 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 patients for imaging or noncardiac procedures. They possess a premedical background, a baccalaureate degree, and complete a comprehensive didactic and clinical program at the graduate school level. They are trained extensively in the delivery and maintenance of quality anesthesia care as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques. In addition, they undergo 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 Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (required)Must have completed a CAAHEP accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant School (required)Must have passed the Certifying Examination for Anesthesiologist Assistants (administered by NCCAA in collaboration with the National Board of Medical Examiners) or be current with recertification exam (required)Must have completed an approved nurse anesthesia graduate program, which includes 24-36 months of coursework and a minimum of 800 hours of clinical experience (required)Complete a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) or doctor of nursing anesthesia practice (DNAP) degree (required)Pass a national certification examination given by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists (required)3 years experience as Anesthesiologist Assistant (required) or 3 years experience as Nurse Anesthetist (required)Required Licenses Anesthesiologist Assistant – required upon hireRegistered Nurse – required upon hireRegistered Nurse Anesthetist – required upon hireRequired Certifications Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 30 daysBasic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) required upon hireRequired 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 postoperative pain assessment and management.Participating in administrative affairs, research, and clinical instruction.Must be current with CME credits.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 postoperative 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.Organizational Accountabilities-Staff Organizational Commitment/Identification Partner in the mission and uphold the core principles of the organizationCommit to diversity and recognize the value of cultural/ethnic differencesDemonstrate personal and professional integrityMaintain confidentiality at all timesCustomer Service Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are metTeamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsBe receptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentUse resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsSafety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act, and Review in order to self-check behavior and performancePrimary LocationDistrict of Columbia-Washington
Work LocationsCN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010
JobAdvanced Practice Clinician
OrganizationHeart Institute
Position Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time
Job PostingFeb 7, 2024, 8:45:00 PM
Full-Time Salary Range166379.2 - 277305.6
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