W‑2 full-time

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The CRNA delivers anesthesia in the operating room, supporting a range of surgical, diagnostic and therapeutic cases while working beneath an anesthesiologist's broad oversight. Responsibilities begin with preoperative evaluation, including chart review, and continue through postoperative follow-up. The provider also acts as an advocate for patients, reassuring them and serving as a link between patients, their families and physicians.

Day-to-day work centers on inducing and maintaining anesthesia, choosing medications for both anesthetic and emergency use, and adjusting drug dosing as the patient's condition changes. The CRNA reads hemodynamic waveforms and equipment readings, treats complications as they arise, and makes corrective adjustments to keep patients stable before, during and after anesthesia. Responding to codes and managing the airway are part of the role, as is providing anesthesia coverage to assigned areas.

Preparation involves setting up the operating room with the required equipment, monitors and drugs, and running diagnostic equipment checks. The CRNA coordinates with surgeons, nurses, ancillary staff and other anesthetists on positioning, troubleshooting and review of the planned procedure, and communicates patient status throughout. Accurate, complete charting in the electronic medical record is expected, along with safe patient transport and a handoff report to the receiving team.

The position also includes teaching and guidance, serving as an anesthesia resource and preceptor for colleagues, nurses, students, residents and ancillary personnel. The role is a 40-hour weekly, regular, exempt position on a rotating schedule at Geisinger Wyoming Valley in Pennsylvania. Candidates need a master's degree in nursing, current Basic Life Support certification, CRNA certification and a Pennsylvania registered nurse license.