CRNA - ASC, UPMC South Surgery Center, Bethel Park, Full-Time

UPMC•Bethel Park, PA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC South Surgery Center in Bethel Park is seeking a flexible and dependable Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide anesthetic care in a fast-paced outpatient surgery center with four operating rooms. The CRNA provides care for patients in cooperation with the supervising physician, following Department of Anesthesiology standards and hospital policies. The role administers anesthesia, monitors patients’ responses to sedatives and anesthetic agents, and informs the anesthesiologist of adverse conditions that may threaten patient safety. This is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position with 8-, 9-, and 10-hour shifts available. The schedule has no nights, weekends, holidays, or beeper call. UPMC describes career development through its CRNA Career Ladder and tier program, educational resources, flexible scheduling, PTO advancement, sign-on bonuses, and relocation assistance. The position is part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia education program.
Knowledge of controlled-substance policies in accordance with federal and state laws.
Current Registered Nurse license 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.
Required clearances: Act 33 with renewal, Act 34 with renewal, and Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

Responsibilities

Administer anesthesia and related care, including pre-anesthetic preparation, induction, maintenance, emergence, post-anesthesia care, and peri-anesthesia support.
Maintain accountability for controlled substances in accordance with department and hospital policy and state and federal guidelines.
Assist with teaching and evaluating newly hired CRNAs, GRNAs, and SRNAs.
Follow established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Review appropriate informed-consent documentation 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.