CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHESIST (CRNA)
Company: South Central Regional Medical Center
Location: Laurel
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Certified Registered
Nurse Anesthetist Department: Surgery Job Summary: A Certified
Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is responsible for the
administration of anesthesia to patients undergoing medical
procedures. CRNAs assess patients before anesthesia, monitor vital
signs during procedures, and manage post-anesthesia recovery. They
work in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, dentists,
podiatrists, and other healthcare professionals in a variety of
settings such as hospitals, surgical centers, and outpatient
clinics. Minimum Requirements: Education: Current RN license and
CRNA certification (NBCRNA) required. Master’s or Doctoral degree
from an accredited nurse anesthesia program. BLS and ACLS
certification required; PALS preferred depending on patient
population. Proven clinical expertise in anesthesia delivery and
emergency response. Strong communication, critical thinking, and
collaborative skills. Experience: Prior experience in a high-acuity
or surgical setting is highly desirable. Familiarity with
electronic medical records (EMRs) and anesthesia documentation
systems. Licensure: Current and valid CRNA license to practice in
the state Essential Functions: Provides pre-anesthetic preparation
and patient evaluation. Ensures patient identification and obtains
appropriate health history. Recommends, requests, and evaluates
pertinent diagnostic studies. Documents pre-anesthetic evaluation.
Obtains informed consent for anesthesia. Selects and/or administers
pre-anesthetic medications. Selects, prepares and administers
anesthetic agents or other agents administered in management of
anesthetic care. Informs anesthesiologist and/or surgeon of changes
in patient’s condition. Provides anesthesia induction, maintenance,
emergence, and post-anesthesia care. Inserts invasive line
catheter/devices. Performs tracheal intubation and extubation,
airway management. Provides mechanical ventilation. Performs venous
and arterial punctures. Obtains blood samples. Performs and manages
regional anesthetic. Manages patient’s fluid, blood, electrolyte
and acid base balance. Provides perianesthetic invasive and
non-invasive monitoring utilizing current standards and techniques.
Responds to abnormal findings with corrective action. Recognizes
and treats cardiac dysrhythmias through use of perianesthetic
electrocardiogram monitoring. Evaluates patient response during
emergence from anesthesia. Institutes pharmacological or supportive
treatment to insure adequacy of patient recovery from anesthesia
and adjuvant drugs. Provides post anesthesia follow-up, report, and
evaluation of patient’s response to anesthesia and for potential
anesthetic complication. Identifies and manages emergency
situations. Initiates or participates in cardiopulmonary
resuscitation. Performs or orders equipment safety checks as
needed. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and notifies supervisor of
needed equipment adjustments/repairs. May perform patient care to
the extent necessary to maintain clinical expertise, competency and
licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and to direct
the provision of care on the unit. Key Responsibilities: Perform
patient assessments and obtain informed consent for anesthesia.
Develop and deliver anesthesia care plans tailored to individual
needs. Administer various types of anesthesia, including general,
regional, and local. Monitor vital signs and patient status
throughout procedures. Provide post-anesthesia care and pain
management. Document all aspects of patient care accurately and
timely. Maintain adherence to safety standards, protocols, and
regulatory requirements.
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