Overview:

The Emory University Hospital Midtown (EUHM) Surgical Specialties Team is seeking to hire a Lead Anesthetist - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) or Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) - to become a vital part of Emory Healthcare’s integrated academic healthcare system.

Work Hours/Schedule:

Full Time, Rotating Schedule.

Highlights of joining the EUH Anesthetist Team:

Salary is based on years of experience as an Anesthetist (CRNA or CAA) plus Lead Stipend prorated on FTE.
Eligible for extra duty pay, overnight shift allowance, CME time-off & allowances, Student Loan Repayment program
37 days of PTO (for Full Time 1.0 FTE), Benefits coverage, including PTO accrual, will begin from first day of employment
Paid Parental Leave to benefit-eligible employees with six months of service
Life Insurance & Retirement Program options in addition to various Health, Welfare, Wellness benefits
Professional Liability Insurance including Tail Coverage from start date
Reimbursement of State/National Licensure/Certification renewal, one professional association membership as well as AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS renewal after start date

Emory University Hospital Midtown (EUHM) encompasses the historic Crawford Long Hospital founded over 100 years ago in this same location. Recently, we have added the state-of-the-art Winship Cancer wing to our footprint. Our case load includes a variety of surgical oncology procedures with heavy emphasis on Head and Neck Cancer. Additionally, we cover surgical specialties of Vascular, Neuro, OB/GYN, General Surgery, Urology, Ortho, Plastics, and multiple robotic procedures. Our EUHM Anesthesia group covers this location specifically but offers the option of covering other Emory sites if desired as extra shift work.

At all Emory Healthcare sites our CAAs, CRNAs and MDs collaborate within the Anesthesia Care Team model ensuring the highest level of quality and safety for our patients.

Description:
Under the direction of an anesthesiologist, assists in the administration of general and regional anesthesia to surgical and non-surgical procedure patients.
Performs initial acute cardio-pulmonary resuscitation in life-threatening situations or as directed by a physician.
Interprets and records patient's physiological and pharmacological status. Assists the Anesthesiologist in gathering routine pre-op data.
Instructs others in principles and practices of anesthesia, respiratory care and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as directed by the anesthesiologist.
Assists in research projects as carried out by an Anesthesiologist.
Establishes multi-parameter monitoring of patient prior to, during and after anesthesia or in other acute care situations, including ECG, direct arterial pressure, central venous pressure, arterial blood gas determinations, hematocrits, and routine measurement of temperature, respiration, blood pressure, and heart rate.
Establishes other monitoring as may be developed for anesthesia and intensive care use.
Manages pre- and post-anesthetic care, including ventilatory support of patients as assigned by an Anesthesiologist. Manages ventilators and other respiratory care parameters as directed by the physician.
In addition to the above patient care responsibilities, the Lead duties will include but not limited to the oversight, leadership, and supervision of staff, provide technical expertise, determination and implementation of clinical quality activities, participation in recruitment and training Anesthetists, onboarding new employees, schedule creation and management of daily assignments, vacation planning, coordination of rotation/assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) or Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) Master’s Degree program.
Licensed or eligible to practice in the State of Georgia. Certified by National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) or National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA).
Minimum 2 years of experience providing Anesthesia care in an acute care Hospital setting highly preferred.
Highly desire an individual with strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Must maintain biannual certification through the submission of Continuing Medical Education credits (CMEs).
BLS from American Heart Association (AHA) required. ACLS (AHA) and PALS (AHA) may be required for some locations and/or services.
Qgenda experience a plus.
Additional Details:

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!

Emory Healthcare, part of Emory University, is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia. At Emory Healthcare, our mission is to create and promote a culture that supports the growth and development of our Anesthetists, and in collaboration with the health care team, provide high-quality value-based care to patients and the community.

Highlights of joining the Emory Healthcare team:

Emory University Hospital named Top 100 Global Hospital
An 11-hospital system with 254 outpatient locations and close to 1,000 Advance Practice Providers
Rewarded with highly competitive compensation and benefit package
A strong multidisciplinary collaborative health care team that values shared decision making
Academic health care setting that partners closely with Emory School of Medicine
A culture of strong system leadership, research, education and mentorship

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

ACCOMODATIONS:

EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium):

20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.