CRNA West Mifflin Outpatient Surgery Center

UPMC•West Mifflin, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CRNA provides anesthetic care for patients in cooperation with the supervising physician, in accordance with Department of Anesthesiology standards and hospital policies. The role includes administering anesthesia, monitoring patients’ responses to sedatives and anesthetic agents, and notifying the anesthesiologist of adverse conditions that could threaten patient safety. This full-time position is based at UPMC Outpatient Surgery Center in West Mifflin, a newly constructed, fast-paced surgery center with four operating rooms and 18 pre-operative and post-operative recovery bays. The center handles General Surgery, ENT, Urology, Plastics, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Eyes, Podiatry, and GI cases, including pediatric cases for patients over 13 years of age. CRNAs work with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and technicians in a team-oriented environment that offers autonomy and flexibility.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia education program.
Knowledge of controlled substance policies in accordance with federal and state laws.
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Board certified, recertified, or eligible by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists.
CPR certification meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
AHA-approved ACLS/PALS certifications as required by the employing institution, upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) credential.
Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
Act 33 clearance with renewal.
Act 34 clearance with renewal.
Act 73 FBI clearance with renewal.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Administer anesthesia and related care, including pre-anesthetic preparation, induction, maintenance, emergence, post-anesthesia care, and peri-anesthesia support.
Assume responsibility and accountability for controlled substances according to department and hospital policy and state and federal guidelines.
Assist with teaching and evaluating newly hired CRNAs, GRNAs, and SRNAs.
Perform according to established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Review appropriate documentation for informed consent and identify the appropriate surgical site with operating room staff and the surgeon in accordance with departmental and regulatory compliance standards.
Participate in the Quality Improvement process through documentation, incident reporting, evaluation, education, and implementation.
Monitor patients’ reactions to sedatives and anesthetic agents and inform the anesthesiologist of adverse conditions that may threaten patient safety.