Job Title: Locum Tenens CRNA – Anesthesiology

Start Date: February 3, 2025

Duration: Ongoing (minimum 72 hours/month)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (4x 10-hour shifts per week)

Job Description:

We are seeking a Board-Certified CRNA locum tenens in Central PA. This locum tenens position offers the flexibility of either full-time or part-time work, with a minimum commitment of 72 hours per month (equivalent to 6 shifts of 12 hours, 7 shifts of 10 hours, or 9 shifts of 8 hours). The CRNA will primarily provide elective surgical coverage across 11 locations, supporting the main operating room (OR), surgery center, and labor & delivery (L&D).

Key Responsibilities:

• Elective Surgical Coverage: Provide anesthesia services in main OR, surgery center, and labor & delivery (L&D), with an estimated breakdown of:
  • 80% in main OR,
  • 15% in surgery center,
  • 5% in L&D.
• Assist with Elective Surgeries: Perform anesthesia for bread and butter procedures, including spinals, airway management, MAC (Monitored Anesthesia Care), and general anesthesia (GA).
• Support for Overflow and Emergencies: Provide anesthesia support for emergent and overflow cases, including ICU intubations and medically directed C-sections.
• Work as Part of a Team: Collaborate with other anesthesia providers (including CRNAs, anesthesiologists, and surgical teams) to ensure patient safety and optimal care.
• Documentation and Charting: Utilize Epic EMR system for documentation of patient care.

Qualifications:

• Board Certification as a CRNA.
• Active Pennsylvania State License required.
• Certifications Required:
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Minimum Experience: No minimum required; however, obstetrics experience is preferred due to the L&D responsibilities.
• DEA Certification not required.
• Experience in Anesthesiology: Experience with a variety of cases, including spinals, airway management, MAC, and general anesthesia.
• Must be available to work a minimum of 72 hours per month (or equivalent shift schedule).

Facility Overview:

• Trauma Level: III
• # of Beds: 100% medical supervision across the facility.
• EMR System: Epic.
• Patient Demographics: Primarily adult patients (90% of cases), with 10% pediatric cases.
• Typical Cases: Bread and butter outpatient surgeries, ICU intubations, medically directed C-sections.
• Support Staff: Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of anesthesiologists, CRNAs, nurses, and surgical staff.
• Credentialing: Full privileges typically take 90 days; temporary privileges can be granted within 2-3 weeks.

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