Adult Cardiac CRNA in SC
Job at a glance
Job description
Clinical Responsibilities
As a member of the cardiac anesthesia service, the CRNA will independently and collaboratively manage anesthesia care for adult cardiac and thoracic surgical patients, including:
Cardiac & Thoracic Anesthesia
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Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
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Valve repair and replacement procedures
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Aortic root and ascending/descending aortic cases
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Minimally invasive and complex open-heart procedures
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Thoracic cases including lung resections and mediastinal surgeries
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Management of patients requiring cardiopulmonary bypass
Invasive Monitoring & Hemodynamic Management
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Placement and management of:
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Arterial lines
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Central venous catheters
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Pulmonary artery catheters
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Advanced hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation
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Management of vasoactive infusions and inotropic support
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Intraoperative management of acute cardiac events and instability
Perioperative Care
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Comprehensive pre-operative cardiac assessments
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Development and implementation of anesthesia plans for high-risk cardiac patients
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Intraoperative anesthesia management, including induction, maintenance, and emergence for complex cardiac cases
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Post-operative stabilization and handoff in CVICU / CTICU settings
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General OR and ASC anesthesia coverage when required
Requirements
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Active South Carolina CRNA license
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Recent and substantial experience in adult open-heart cardiac anesthesia
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Demonstrated proficiency with invasive line placement and advanced cardiac monitoring
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Strong clinical judgment and ability to function independently in high-acuity cardiac environments
Job Responsibilities
As a member of the cardiac anesthesia service, the CRNA will independently and collaboratively manage anesthesia care for adult cardiac and thoracic surgical patients, including:
Cardiac & Thoracic Anesthesia
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Valve repair and replacement procedures
Aortic root and ascending/descending aortic cases
Minimally invasive and complex open-heart procedures
Thoracic cases including lung resections and mediastinal surgeries
Management of patients requiring cardiopulmonary bypass
Invasive Monitoring & Hemodynamic Management
Placement and management of:
Arterial lines
Central venous catheters
Pulmonary artery catheters
Advanced hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation
Management of vasoactive infusions and inotropic support
Intraoperative management of acute cardiac events and instability
Perioperative Care
Comprehensive pre-operative cardiac assessments
Development and implementation of anesthesia plans for high-risk cardiac patients
Intraoperative anesthesia management, including induction, maintenance, and emergence for complex cardiac cases
Post-operative stabilization and handoff in CVICU / CTICU settings
General OR and ASC anesthesia coverage when required