Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) St. Joseph Medical Center (PA)

Job description

Location:
Reading, PA

Reading, Pennsylvania offers a vibrant city experience nestled in the scenic Berks County region, surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and rich history. The area provides an excellent quality of life with a lower cost of living compared to major metropolitan areas, while still offering easy access to Philadelphia and New York City.

Facility:
This well-established medical center in Reading provides a comprehensive range of surgical services across multiple specialties, offering a dynamic and fast-paced clinical environment. The facility supports an average of 3-4 patients per day and is equipped to handle a wide variety of complex surgical and anesthesia cases, making it an excellent setting for professional growth and diverse clinical experience.

Opportunity:
Certified - Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Job Details:

• Provide CRNA coverage for all surgical cases including general surgery, gynecology, orthopedics, labor and delivery, cath lab, CV lab, and interventional radiology
• Perform house-wide intubations as needed
• Schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, four 10-hour shifts per week
• No weekends, no on-call, and no holiday shifts
• Full-time placement only
• Active Pennsylvania license required
• Board certification required (Certified minimum)
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
• Credentialing timeframe is approximately 60-90 days
• Administer general anesthesia for adult and pediatric patients
• Administer spinal, epidural, and regional anesthesia
• Manage obstetrical anesthesia cases
• Manage neurosurgical cases including head and spine
• Perform complex vascular and complex orthopedic anesthesia cases
• Apply pain management techniques including post-op epidural and post-op extremity blocks
• Perform epidural steroid injections for lumbar and cervical regions
• Manage ventilation and evaluate and manage acute volume and blood pressure issues
• Perform central line, arterial line, and PA catheter placements
• Nearest airport is Harrisburg International