Job Description Summary
Prepares prescribed solutions and administers anesthetic following specified methods and procedures. Informs physician of patients condition during anesthesia. Performs pre- and post-anesthesia patient visits and documents anesthesia notes on patient records.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC000377 CHS - CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists) (Main)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-36
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
We have 3 main sites in our downtown location. Please review the unit descriptions for each to decide which site you would be interested in applying to:
The MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital is a pediatric level-one academic trauma center in Charleston, SC. There are eight operating suites and two cardiac cath labs on level 3. The second-floor procedure area includes two endoscopy suites, two minor procedure rooms and in development is an interventional radiology suite. Other non-operating room sites covered include CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology and a heme-oncology procedure room. Coverage includes all pediatric surgical specialties including cardiovascular, trauma, oncology, transplant, orthopedics, neurosurgery, ENT, GU-GYN, ophthalmology, general surgery, dental and plastics.
The University Hospital operating area is the central receiving unit within a level-one, academic trauma center. There are 21- OR suites which cover all surgical specialties, to include Trauma, Transplant, Ortho, Neuro, ENT, GU-GYN, Robotics and Burns. Other non-operating room sites covered include CT, MRI, Bronch, Neuro-angio and interventional radiology. There is a practice group of about 42 CRNAs in this group. Most work 3 shifts of 13.5 hours per week. There are 24-hour shift staff which cover most nights, and a limited number of 10 hours shifts. Self-scheduling with a volunteer basis for weekends, holidays, and night coverage.
The MUSC Ashley River Towers hospital is an adult care centered academic facility in Charleston, SC. We have 10 operating rooms as well as a robust NORA practice including 7 endoscopy procedural areas and 6 Heart and Vascular and interventional radiology suites. OR coverage for the CRNA practice includes surgical oncology, colorectal, bariatrics, plastics, and occasional vascular/thoracic.
Additional Job Description
Hours per week: 40
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly
Job Summary/Purpose: Provide anesthesia care to a wide variety of patients from pre-term neonates to geriatrics. Administers appropriate anesthetics in consultation with the attending anesthesiologist in a manner consistent with standards of practice. Familiar with the use of anesthesia machines and related equipment, assist in transport of patients, maintain adequate patient records, participate in the teaching activities of the department, participate in a variety of continuing education program, and demonstrate a high level of professionalism in the performance of duties. Provide resuscitative care as indicated.
Minimum Training and Education: Must be a graduate of Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs approved programs of anesthesia, and certified, or recertified by the National Board on Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists, and insurable by the medical malpractice insurer of MUSC for the required limits. The minimum education requirement for those hired after March 1, 2019 is a master’s degree, or higher, with the concentration in Nurse Anesthesia. Must demonstrate current competency in the clinical privileges extended. Must be proficient in the operation of anesthesia equipment. Current knowledge in anesthesia practice. Must exhibit basic knowledge of safety in a health care facility. Knowledge and practice of universal precautions in patient contact is required. Must be able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with surgeons, residents, anesthesia personnel, and nursing staff. Guidelines for practice are described in the departmental policy and procedure book. CRNAs practice under the clinical supervision of the anesthesiologist and the administrative supervision of the CRNA manager.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Must be recognized as an APRN, or eligible, with current license to practice, or eligible to obtain practice in the state of South Carolina. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA), BLS for Healthcare Providers.
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking (Continuous). Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent). Ability to work indoors (Continuous) and outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent). Ability to work from elevated areas (Frequent) and in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent). Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Infrequent). Ability to bend at the waist (Continuous) and twist at the waist (Frequent). Ability to squat and perform job functions (Frequent). Ability to perform
