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　　A Brief OverviewThis role is a member of the anesthesiology care team which administers anesthesia to patients.

　　All case assignment is determined by an Anesthesiologist by demonstrating the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to provide anesthesia care appropriate to the neonatal, pediatric and adolescent population. This role implements the mission, vision, and values of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine and Children's Anesthesiology Associates, Ltd. This role participates in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement by identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of The Children Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine and Children's Anesthesiology Associates, Ltd.

　　What you will doPatient Management - AnesthesiologyAll performed under the direct supervision of an attending AnesthesiologistPre-anesthetic evaluation, determination of appropriateness of preparation and physical status of patient for anesthesia and operation as scheduled, physical exam, appropriate lab and radiological studies as indicated, and discussion of anesthesia management and risksConduct of general, regional, or local anesthesia and monitored anesthesia care in appropriate locations, including:selection, ordering, and administration of anesthetics, muscle relaxants, and other adjuvant drugsmonitoring and support of vital functions, including but not limited to, management of ventilation and administration of fluids and blood productsordering and administration of potent analgesics and sedatives to control pain in the perioperative periodAirway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitationVascular access by percutaneous techniques as required, including arterial cannulation and catheterization of central veins, pulmonary arteries, and internal jugular veinsProvision of post-anesthetic care including:Airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitationDetermination of recovery from anesthesia including level of consciousness, cardiopulmonary stability, and recovery from neuromuscular blockadeLevel of surveillance required by the patient's conditionApproval of patient discharge from the Post Anesthesia Care UnitThis section for those with privileges in Cardiac Anesthesia:Conduct of general and regional anesthesia, including the selection and administration of anesthetics, muscle relaxants, and other adjuvant drugs and monitoring and support of vital functions for:cardiothoracic procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass closed cardiac procedurescatheterization lab procedures in patients with pulmonary hypertension institution of ECMO, Ventricular Assist DevicesVascular access by arterial cut down Education QualificationsMaster's Degree Nursing RequiredDoctorate Nursing PreferredSkills and AbilitiesIntermediate proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office) including word processing and spreadsheet software (Word, Excel)Excellent verbal and written communications skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent time management skillsExcellent organizational skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality and professionalismAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionAbility to collaborate with stakeholders at all levelsAbility to be flexible and adaptable to changeMust be able to work flexible schedule.Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required andCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) - upon hire - Required orCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - National Board Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) - upon hire - Required andBasic Life Support (BLS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required andPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required andAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required

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　　Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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