What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Specialist position at Yale New Haven Health?
Patient Care Specialist Responsibilities
- The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) implements accurate, safe, patient-centric anesthetic care.
- Understands physiologic implications and anesthetic considerations of surgical procedures, constantly monitors vital signs, capnography, and pulse oximetry during anesthesia according to ASA guidelines.
- Ensures appropriate documentation within the accordance of hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms, whether computer-based, paper, film, voice, or other media from unauthorized access modification, destruction, or intentional or accidental disclosure.
This role requires a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care. The CRNA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency.
