Evaluating patients for scheduled and emergency medical procedures.
In collaboration with the attending anesthesiologist, determining the anesthetic plan for medical procedures, ranging from sedation to general anesthesia.
Closely monitoring patients’ vital signs during procedures.
Assessing patients’ responses to procedural stimulation and making appropriate modifications to ensure adequate anesthesia and analgesia.
Providing analgesic options for patients on the labor and delivery unit.
Responding to emergencies throughout the hospital as needed, to provide anesthetic assistance (emergency intubations, etc.)
Assisting in departmental roles as assigned, including turnover of rooms, ordering of supplies, etc.
Other responsibilities as determined by departmental needs