CRNA Casual, UPMC Carlisle

Job Opportunity:

• Work alongside a skilled and diverse team performing a wide range of surgical procedures:
  • General Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • OB
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • GI procedures
  • Advanced technology with EPIC EMR

Desired Candidate:

• Graduate of an accredited CRNA program
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in Pennsylvania
• Must obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates
• Commitment to providing high quality, compassionate care
• Comfortable with a wide variety of cases
• Experienced providers and new graduates encouraged to apply

Purpose: The CRNA provides anesthetic care for all types of patients in cooperation with the supervising or medically directing physician and under the standards of the Department of Anesthesiology and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The CRNA administers anesthesia to patients rendering them insensitive to pain during surgery, monitors the patient's physical reaction to sedatives, analgesics, and anesthetic agents and informs the anesthesiologist of any adverse condition that potentially threatens the safety or care of the patient.

Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility and is accountable for controlled substances according to department and hospital policy and State and federal guidelines.
• Assists with the teaching and evaluation of newly hired CRNAs, GRNAs, and SRNAs in the clinical area.
• Administers anesthesia and anesthesia related care in four general categories: (1) pre anesthetic preparation and evaluation; (2) anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence; (3) post anesthesia care; and (4) peri anesthesia clinical support functions.