Description
Surgeries are performed every day in first-class Air Force medical facilities around the world. As privileged healthcare providers, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists perform specialized and critical nursing duties for surgical patients before, during and after surgery. An indispensable member of any surgical team, patients rely on their expertise and care every day all around the world.
Core Skills
- perioperative patient assessment
- anesthesia planning and administration
- physiologic monitoring and response
- crisis management in OR and ICU
- electronic health record documentation
- interdisciplinary team communication
- protocol and checklist adherence
- quality and safety improvement
- confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
- training and mentoring clinical staff
Common Certifications
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Licensure
- National Board Certification (NBCRNA)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
Civilian Career Paths
- NURSING
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Air Force publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.