Who pays for pre-op optimization time

I’m comparing offers and want to know who protects dedicated pre-op chart review/anesthesia plan time — say 20–30 minutes before first case — rather than expecting it off the clock. I prioritize optimizing plans with standardized safety protocols (pre-op screening pathways, airway risk stratification, timeout/RSI checklists), so I’m looking for shops that schedule and compensate that work in the daily template.

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, those “real-time” posts vanish fast… What helped me was putting my time zone, active LVT states, and internet speed (screenshot from https://fast.com) right under my name so coordinators didn’t have to ask — callbacks sped up. One caveat: some “remote” listings still want you licensed where the clinic is or a short on-site orientation, so ask that upfront; I almost booked a Phoenix trip before catching it.

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At my shop, a paid 30‑min ‘pre-op huddle’ is scheduled pre‑case; negotiate upfront or admin cuts it.

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