Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at ATC West Healthcare Services summary :

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) position involves providing independent anesthesia care primarily for cataract surgeries and various general procedures in a level 4 trauma center. This daytime-only role offers guaranteed 8-hour shifts with no call requirements, supporting multiple surgeries with experienced surgical staff. Candidates must have active certification, licensure, COVID vaccination, and the ability to work independently, with local applicants preferred for sporadic PTO coverage.

ATC west Healthcare Services is seeking a local, experienced CRNA to provide sporadic PTO coverage . This is a no-call, daytime-only position with guaranteed 8-hour shifts. The role involves primarily cataract procedures along with a range of general surgeries and scopes, requiring independent work with on-site surgical support.

Dates & Schedule

Start Date : As needed (sporadic, ongoing PTO coverage)

Shift : Guaranteed 8-hour days

Schedule Variability : Day schedules may vary slightly

Call : No call required

Credentialing Timeframe : 1 month or less

Local Candidates Only : Must live within driving distance (no exceptions)

Job Details & Responsibilities

Setting : Level 4 trauma center with 2 operating rooms

Average Daily Cases :

Cataracts : per day

Other procedures : 3 4 per day

Common Procedures Include :

Cataracts, colonoscopies, EGDs, carpal tunnel, total knees (spinal only), minor general surgeries

Required Anesthesia Skills :

General surgery (adult & pediatric)

Minor nerve blocks

IV regional & spinal anesthesia

Regional anesthesia

Ventilation management

Local infiltration

Support Staff : Surgical techs, RNs, other CRNAs, and present surgeons

EMR : EPIC (requires 4 5 hour compensated training)

Required Skills & Qualifications

NBCRNA Certification Required

Active Iowa (IA) License Required

Certifications : BLS, ACLS, PALS All Required

COVID Vaccination Required

Experience : No new grads must be experienced and able to work independently

Location : Must be local or within driving distance

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