Anesthetist - Ambulatory Surgery Center - Meridian Mark & Satellite Blvd.

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Children's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's.

Job Description

Children's offers opportunities for Full-time, Part-time, and PRN employment.

Our pediatric anesthesia team is growing, and we are actively seeking skilled anesthetists to help us continue providing advanced care to pediatric patients. When you join our team of more than 150 anesthesiologists and anesthetists, you'll be part of one of the largest pediatric healthcare systems in the country, with 673 licensed beds.

We are continually recognized as one of the nation's leading children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, with many of our specialty programs ranking among the best in the nation. As a Children's anesthetist, you'll work alongside our experienced surgery team to provide anesthesia and related care to surgical patients during the immediate pre-, intra- and post-operative periods.

What We Offer

• Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN opportunities in either a hospital and ambulatory surgery center environment

• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work schedule options

• 8-hr, 10-hr, and 12hr shifts available

• Generous Time Away from Work: 36 days annually to include vacation, holidays, and CME leave

• Sign on Bonus and Relocation Allowance options

• Caring for You: health coverage, onsite wellness clinics and fitness facilities, childcare options, and free concierge services

• Investing in You: Continuing education to grow your skills and retirement savings contributions to invest in your future

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is the ideal place for your career to thrive:

Pediatric Excellence: We are consistently ranked as one of the top children's hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Children's is ranked the #1 pediatric hospital in Georgia and is tied for the #1 children's hospital in the Southeast. In 2020, two of our hospitals, Scottish Rite and Egleston, were verified as Level I Children's Surgery Centers by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Children's Surgery Verification (CSV) Quality Improvement Program. Children's is the first facility in the state of Georgia to earn Level I status, which is the highest designation.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Our collaborative approach means you will work alongside world-class healthcare professionals, creating an enriching and supportive work environment. We offer access to over 60 specialties and manage more than 1.1 million patient visits annually, and in 2022, our surgery team performed 43,000 surgical procedures (inpatient and outpatient).

Cutting Edge Technology: Our state-of-the-art facilities and access to the latest medical advancements ensure that you will be equipped with the best tools to deliver exceptional care. As part of our dedication to advanced care, clinical research, education, and training, we are expanding our North Druid Hills campus. The centerpiece of this 70-acre campus will be Arthur M. Blank Hospital, a 19-story, 1.5-million-square-foot hospital opening in September 2024.

Work-Life Balance: Doing the work you love shouldn't mean sacrificing all the other things that make you whole and keep you well. At Children's, we're committed to providing our team members with the tools and resources they need to help them find balance and opportunity to stay healthy and feel supported. For the 12th year in a row, the Atlanta Business Chronicle named Children's one of Atlanta's Healthiest Employers. We offer a variety of amenities and perks to help you balance work and life, including a free concierge service.

Make Atlanta your Home

Atlanta has a lower cost of living than many other major cities, and it is consistently ranked among the top places to move to in the country. Full of diverse communities, walkable neighborhoods, a thriving arts and culture scene, pro sports teams and plenty of green spaces and sunny weather, our charming city is easy to fall in love with.

If you are driven by a passion for pediatric care, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to be part of a remarkable healthcare team, explore the opportunities at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Education

• Master's degree in Medical Science; or Master's or Doctorate in Nursing with a concentration in Anesthesia. (The terminal degree for CRNA is now a Doctorate of Nursing Practice)

Certification Summary

• National Commission on Certification for Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) certification or Certification as a Nurse Anesthetist by the NBCRNA
• Current Licensure as a Physician's Assistant

• Anesthetist in the state of Georgia OR Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the state of Georgia

• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued from the American Heart Association upon hire

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated writing skills in order to make entries on anesthesia record

• Demonstrated speaking and listening skills in order to communicate effectively with patients and staff

Job Responsibilities

• Induces, maintains, and discontinues anesthetics as directed by the Anesthesiologist.

• Regularly monitors patient by viewing and analyzing ECG, temperature, heart and breath sounds, noninvasive/invasive arterial blood pressure, gas analyzers, and other vital signs (including central venous, pulmonary arterial, and intracardiac pressures when appropriate) and equipment. Monitors arterial blood gas, hematocrit and hemoglobin, and other measures determined appropriate by consultation with Anesthesiologist.

• Prepares selected drugs and equipment necessary for the conduct of the planned anesthetic.

• Manages pre-, intra-, and post-operative care, including ventilator support placement of intravenous, arterial, and central venous lines, and blood product transfusions as directed by the Anesthesiologist.

• Promptly records complete and pertinent anesthetic information on the anesthesia record.

• Instructs others in principles and practices of anesthesia, respiratory care, and CPR as directed by an Anesthesiologist.

• Performs initial acute CPR in life-threatening situations or as directed by a physician.

• Assists the Anesthesiologist in gathering routine pre-operative data.

• Chooses appropriate anesthesia and drugs to be administered in life-threatening emergencies where standard orders for resuscitation or therapy are routine or where the standard orders for the conduct of a specified anesthetic are prescribed.

• Visits patients post-operatively to determine quality of recovery and to discover any problems arising from the conduct of the anesthetic. Complications are reported to the Anesthesiologist and documented for quality improvement. Writes a post-anesthetic evaluation in patient's record to include date, time, evaluation, and signature.

• May have additional department specific duties as necessary.

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Primary Location Address

5445 Meridian Mark Rd

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Anesthetist