The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

The Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California is seeking full-time faculty Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to join the Department of Anesthesiology. As a USC faculty member, CRNAs have the opportunity fully engage in the academic activities of the department including fulfilling opportunities in teaching and research with the Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Program and within the USC academic community. Qualified CRNAs are eligible for academic advancement within the university structure.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates for this position should have knowledge of current nursing, anesthesia and critical care techniques as evidence by the following: 1) a graduate from a school of nurse anesthesia accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs and Schools, 2) Valid and current California RN license (Department Consumer Affairs), 3) valid California nurse anesthetist license (CRNA) approved and accepted by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing, 4) current certification/re-certification issued by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists and/or Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists, 5) valid basic life support certification and advanced cardiac life support certification from the American Heart Association and have the ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

SPECIFICDUTIES,RESPONSIBILITIESandREQUIREDSKILLS:

Under the medical direction of an anesthesiologist, administer general, regional, or MAC anesthesia for all types of surgical procedures to various age groups including: pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in accordance with hospital and departmental standards of care. CRNA must demonstrate an understanding of the cognitive, physical, and emotional development of patients of each age group: pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. CRNA interventions may include: preoperative assessment, airway management, fluid balance maintenance, monitoring (pre- operative, intra-operative, and post-operative), placement of invasive monitoring, etc.

CRNA must demonstrate both technical, clinical, and professional skills within the scope of practice as defined by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs and AANA.

Proficient in written/computerized charting and documentation.

Knowledgeable of equipment and supplies (i.e. anesthesia machine, ultrasound, etc.). Maintains equipment and supplies as outlined in USC department policies and procedures.

Checks anesthesia equipment daily and in-between cases to assure safe operating condition