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Overview

The Cardiac Anesthetist Team at Emory University Hospital (EUH) & Emory University Hospital Midtown (EUHM) 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.

Experience:

+ Minimum 2 years of experience providing Cardiothoracic, Transplant and/or General Anesthesia care _highly preferred_ .

+ In addition to the patient care responsibilities, highly desire previous Anesthetist Lead experience performing lead duties including but not limited to the oversight, leadership and supervision of staff, providing technical expertise, determination & implementation of clinical quality activities, participation in recruitment & training anesthetists, onboarding new employees, schedule creation and management of daily assignments, vacation planning, coordination of student rotation/assignments.

+ Qgenda experience a plus.

Highlights of joining the Cardiac Anesthetist Team at EUH & EUHM:

+ Salary is based on years of experience as an Anesthetist (CRNA or CAA) plus Lead Stipend.

+ Eligible for extra duty pay, overnight shift allowance, CME time-off & allowances, Student Loan Repayment program

+ 37 days of PTO (for Full Time 1.0FTE), 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

**EUH & EUHM Cardiac Anesthetist Team** assists in the management of patients undergoing general anesthesia for surgical procedures including heart and lung transplants, VADs, ECMO, CABGs, robotic CABGs, conventional valve surgery, minimally invasive valve surgery, VATs, robotic lobectomies, general thoracic. We also participate in out- of- OR procedures including TAVRs, Mitral clips, TEVARs, EP procedures, and anesthesia for TEEs and cardioversions.

All Anesthetists are expected to supervise Student Anesthetists, participate in managing patient needs at both Emory University Hospital (EUH) and Emory University Hospital Midtown (EUHM) as well as have the opportunity to participate in clinical research.

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.

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).

+ 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.

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.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [email protected] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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**Division** _The Emory Clinic_

**Campus Location** _Atlanta, GA, 30322_

**Campus Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_

**Department** _TEC Anesthesia - CT EUH (OR)_

**Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_

**Job Number** _153082_

**Job Category** _Advanced Practice Providers_

**Schedule** _Other_

**Standard Hours** _40 Hours_

**Hourly Minimum** _USD $0.00/Hr._

**Hourly Midpoint** _USD $0.00/Hr._

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.