CRNA (Per Diem)

About the role

Washington Gastroenterology (WAGI) is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our endoscopy ambulatory surgery center in a Per Diem role. The CRNA is responsible for patient care before, during, and after procedures, including assessment, anesthesia administration, monitoring, and post-operative recovery.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment for planned anesthesia treatment and reviews patient medical records and conditions.
• Communicates with patient regarding anesthetic plan and answers any patient questions or concerns.
• May prepare patient IV and set up monitoring devices to check blood pressure, pulse, and oxygen saturation during the procedure.
• Monitors patient's status throughout the procedure and adjusts medications accordingly.
• Assists nursing staff during patient recovery, assessing for adverse effects to anesthesia care.
• Responds to patient emergencies using standard procedures for maintaining patient airway, emergency drug and fluid management, and life support measures.
• Manages patient records and restocks carts and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) in Nursing (Required).
• Master's Degree or work equivalent in Nurse Anesthetist.
• Current NBCRNA Certification.
• Current ACLS and BLS Certifications.
• Current Washington State APRN and RN Licensure.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an unsupervised clinical setting preferred.
• Anesthesia experience in a fast-paced outpatient setting preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively with the care team.
• Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Ability to formulate sound decisions using available information.
• Ability to cohesively integrate multiple sources of medical information into planned care.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Adheres to workplace PPE requirements and AANA safe injection practices.

Physical Activities and Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and kneel occasionally.
• Ability to assist patients, including supporting weight and positioning.
• Ability to grasp small objects and manipulate medical instruments.
• Ability to reach, including overhead and below waist.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds frequently; occasional lifting of 25 pounds.
• Ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Local travel in the region may be required to other locations as needed.

Pay

This is an hourly position with an anticipated compensation of $180 per hour and a 10-hour shift minimum when scheduled.

Benefits

• All employees are eligible to accrue PTO at a rate of 0.04 hours per payroll hour (1.6 hours for a 40-hour week), exceeding mandatory WA State and local ordinances.