Cardiac Anesthesia APP (CRNA/CAA)

Anesthesia APP - Cardiac Anesthetist - 1099 Independent Contractor

Overview

The Anesthesia Advanced Practice Provider (CRNA or Anesthesiologist Assistant) functions as an integral member of the anesthesia care team and practices under the medical direction of anesthesiologists to provide safe, high-quality, and patient-centered anesthesia services.

The provider delivers care to patients across all acuity levels in a variety of clinical settings, including surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures.

9a-3p Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday or 9a-7p Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Ability to perform clinically as part of an anesthesia care team

Ability to operate, use, and interpret data from a wide variety of equipment to perform anesthesia care as well as necessary perioperative or operating room care to support the safety and well-being of the patient while they are under the direct care of the CRNA or PA - AA

Effective verbal and written communication skills are required to collaborate with various clinical staff and other disciplines

Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served

Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patients requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs

Knowledge of infection prevention and control techniques

Ability to maintain confidential records

Ability to implement and adhere to facility policies and procedure

Facilitate the timely delivery of care and efficient function of the OR

Experience with CABGs, valves, and ideally LVA

Ds and heart transplants

Will also them cover cath lab, EP lab, as well as non-cardiac cases

Qualifications

Graduation from a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (or its predecessor)

OR

Masters degree in Anesthesia from an accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant program

One (1) year of previous work experience in hospital setting, clinical quality, or performance improvement.

Current Georgia CRNA license (or eligible and willing to obtain Georgia licensure)

Certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)

OR

Current Georgia Anesthesiologist Assistant license (or eligible and willing to obtain Georgia licensure)

Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

1099:1099 employment with covered medical malpractice.

Piedmont Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit health system and a recognized leader in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

Across Georgia, Piedmont serves communities representing 85% of the state’s population through 27 hospitals, 113 immediate care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practice locations, and more than 3,600 Piedmont Clinic members.

With nearly 50,000 caregivers and more than 4.5 million patients served, Piedmont offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a growing, mission-driven organization committed to making a positive difference in every life we touch.

Disclaimer

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.