Overview
We are seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our team at our Racine, WI location. This is a part-time position providing anesthesia services for a traveling surgeon specializing in pediatric dental sedation.
The initial schedule is 2 days per month, working one Friday and one Saturday each month, with the potential for additional days in the future as the practice grows.
Previous CRNA experience is preferred; however, qualified candidates with the appropriate certification and licensure are encouraged to apply. We offer competitive compensation in a collaborative and patient-focused environment.
Responsibilities
Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.
Duties:
- Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
- Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
- Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
- Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist''s access; suctioning; passing instruments.
- Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient''s mouth.
- Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
- Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
- Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining cpr certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
- Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Qualifications
Previous experience preferred, however, recent graduates with a Registered Nurcing degree are welcome to apply.