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T.H. Nurse Anesthetist (SL4)
This title is in the unclassified service and in the SUNY Professional Services Negotiating Unit.
This family represents positions that are both clinical and administrative within Nursing.
- Responsible for establishing methods and procedures for the safe handling of anesthesia equipment and drugs from the time of issue through use and disposal;
- participates in daily departmental activities relating to anesthetic patient care throughout the hospital;
- administers the induction and maintenance of anesthesia as directed by the anesthesiologist.
- Maintains adequate inventory of supplies;
- maintains proper CRNA staffing;
- represents department on Infection Control Committee;
- functions as liaison to Student Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).
- Lectures to CRNAs as assigned, chairs CRNA Continuing Education Committee.
- Indirectly supervised;
- trains and supervises anesthesia aides in maintenance and sterilization.
Preferred Qualifications:
BSN, CRNA and two years AANA certification. With CRNA background, on-the-job training is sufficient.
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