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CRNA Casual, UPMC Lititz

UPMC, Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States

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Transform Lives with UPMC: Join Our Team as a casual CRNA in Lititz, PA! UPMC is a leader in providing life-changing medicine. Let us provide you with a life-changing career! The

UPMC Lititz Anesthesia Department

is a single-location, mixed practice with anesthesiology residents and CRNAs. The schedule is Monday through Friday with no holidays, weekends, or call requirements. Both 8-hour and 10-hour shifts are available. The case mix includes orthopedics, general surgery, obstetrics, vascular, cardiac, GI, podiatry, pain procedures, and occasional pediatric cases.

Desired Candidate

Graduate of an accredited CRNA program

Ability to acquire a license to practice in Pennsylvania

Must obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates

Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care

Comfortable with a wide variety of cases

Experienced providers and new graduates encouraged to apply

About South Central Pennsylvania

Resilient and diverse economy driven by growth in manufacturing, sciences, agriculture, and technology

Features both rural and suburban living with abundant sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment

Low cost of living for a high standard of living and long-term financial growth

Close to historically significant areas like Gettysburg, Appalachian Trail, and Hersheypark

Top-rated public schools, blue-ribbon private schools, and top colleges and universities

Purpose The CRNA provides anesthetic care for all types of patients in cooperation with the supervising or medically directing physician and under the standards of the Department of Anesthesiology and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The CRNA administers anesthesia to patients rendering them insensitive to pain during surgery, monitors the patient's physical reaction to sedatives, analgesics, and anesthetic agents and informs the anesthesiologist of any adverse condition that potentially threatens the safety or care of the patient.

Responsibilities Assumes responsibility and is accountable for controlled substances according to department and hospital policy and State and federal guidelines.

Assists with the teaching and evaluation of newly-hired CRNAs, GRNAs, and SRNAs in the clinical area.

Administers anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in four general categories: (1) pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation; (2) anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence, (3) post-anesthesia care, and (4) peri-anesthesia clinical support functions.

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