CRNA Staff Anesthetist | Weirton, WV

Position Overview

This full-time CRNA position at Weirton Medical Center provides anesthetic care for all types of patients and procedures. The role works in cooperation with supervising or medically directing physicians according to hospital policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia rendering patients insensitive to pain during surgery and procedures.
• Maintain continuous vigilant observation of patients by monitoring physical reactions to sedatives, analgesics, and anesthetic agents.
• Inform the surgeon or anesthesiologist of any adverse conditions.
• Perform pre-anesthetic evaluations and select appropriate anesthetic agents and techniques.
• Manage induction, maintenance, and emergence for general, regional, and monitored anesthesia cases.
• Handle airway management using adjuncts such as Bullard, fiberoptic scope, and ILMA.
• Insert intravenous and invasive monitoring catheters, perform arterial punctures, and administer IV fluids and blood products as needed.
• Document patient status in the anesthesia record and perform safety checks on equipment.
• Participate in surgical pause and SBAR processes.
• Provide resuscitative care and manage immediate post-operative period.
• Assist with teaching newly hired CRNAs, GRNAs, and SRNAs.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in West Virginia or applicable state.
• Board certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours: 40. May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, or take call.