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Head CRNA: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Job ID09-0516
Company NameMassachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Job CategoryHealthcare
LocationBoston, MA
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
Experience2-5 Years Experience
Date PostedNovember 16, 2009 (Reposted Nov 30)
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
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Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary

Requisition Number 09-0516


Title HEAD CRNA
Department Anesthesia
Shift Day
Hours Per Week 40
City Boston
State MA
Description The Head Nurse Anesthetist will be in charge of the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Anesthesia Technicians under the direction of the Chairman of the Department. Shall provide Anesthesia as an integral member of the anesthesia care team. Assists in the running of the department. Shall function as a member of the Anesthesia Care Team practicing independently, interdependently or dependently according to his/her expertise. The Duties shall include, but not be limited to: pre-anesthetic evaluation of the patient; selection of anesthetic agents and techniques; selection of monitoring devices; placement of intravenous, arterial and central lines; induction and maintenance of anesthesia; performance of supportive life functions; recognition of abnormal patient response; identifying and managing emergency situations; initiating and modifying drug and pain therapy; participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; conclude anesthesia; give appropriate reports in recovery room; post-anesthetic follow-up and evaluation of patients; keeps aware of current techniques, equipment and theory; performs additional acts which the collaborating physician and CRNA agree are within the scope of practice.
Requirements In order to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) one must obtain the following:

(1) Graduate from an approved school of nursing and hold current registration by State Licensing Authorities as a Registered Nurse.

(2) Graduate from an approved program of anesthesia, accredited by the Council of Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools or its predecessor.

(3) Evidence individual competency by passing a qualifying examination that concurs eligibility for certification by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists or its predecessor.

(4) Be certified every two years by the Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.

(5) Hold current authorization from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice in the expanded role under Massachusetts Regulations of the Board of Nursing (244 CMR 4.00).



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