Supervised Sedation Professional (Supplemental)

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Summary: The Supervised Sedation Professional is part of the staff team that provides abortion, male sterilization, and other minor gynecologic procedures at the health center of assignment in accordance with Planned Parenthood of Illinois’ policies, protocols, and procedures in the PPIL Medical Standards and Guidelines. 
Essential Functions:  
Performance in each category will be evaluated based on measurable outcomes aligned to operational, financial, and quality metrics. 
1. (45% - Sedation Assessment, Administration & Post‑Anesthesia Care) Under direct supervision of the surgeon of the day, who is the Non-anesthesiologist Sedation Practitioner, provide comprehensive pre-anesthetic assessment to all relevant patients consistent with the planned procedure. Place or supervise the placement of intravenous catheters for patients who wish to be sedated. Under direct supervision of the Non-anesthesiologist Sedation Practitioner, provide anesthesia care in accordance with PPIL’s Medical Standards and Guidelines, including patient monitoring and the administration of sedative and analgesic mediations. Under direct supervision of the Non-anesthesiologist Sedation Practitioner and working with recovery room personnel, provide post-anesthesia care. 
2. (25% - Sedation Medication Preparation & Controlled Substance Compliance) Participate in the counting and logging of all controlled substances consistent with PPIL’s Drug Control Policy. Under direct supervision of the Non-anesthesiologist Sedation Practitioner, prepare drugs for administration at the beginning of each clinic session. Ensure that all syringes are properly labeled and that all vials are properly stored throughout the day. Ensure that each procedure room is stocked with all the necessary sedation-related supplies at the beginning of each day. 
3. (20% - Patient-Centered Care & Clinical Team Support) Understand, commit to, and practice a market and customer-oriented approach to health care delivery. Respond to needs of the clinical team as requested by the Health Center Manager including, but not limited to: 
maintaining medical records