Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Company: Geisinger
Location: Port Matilda
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Location: Port
Matilda, Pennsylvania Job Category: CRNA, Advanced Practice
Schedule: Days Work Type: Full time Department: Western Region CRNA
Division Date Posted: 08/12/2025 Job ID: R-82137 Job
SummaryProvides anesthesia care in the operating room in support of
surgical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under the general
supervision of an anesthesiologist. Provides preoperative
evaluation and postoperative follow-up. Functions as a patient
advocate and confidant, advisor and liaison between patients,
families, and physicians. Job Duties Anesthetizes patients. Selects
drugs for anesthesia and emergency treatment. Induces and maintains
anesthesia. Monitors the patient and adjusts medications as needed.
Treats variants of the anesthesia. Communicates patient's status
with the surgeon, anesthetist and Charge CRNA. Assesses patient
status, interprets hemodynamic waveforms and equipment status.
Takes corrective measures to keep patient in stable pre, peri and
post anesthesia. Conducts thorough preop evaluation of patient
including chart review. Instills confidence in patient. Organizes
OR room with equipment monitors and drugs needed for the procedure.
Performs diagnostic equipment checks. Coordinates with ancillary,
nursing and physician staff to ensure a safe environment for
patient including positioning, equipment troubleshooting and review
of surgical procedure. Responds to codes and maintains the airway.
Provides anesthesia support to assigned areas. Charts accurately,
completely and efficiently into patient EMR. Transports patient
safely, continues to monitor airway and gives sign-out report to
receiving team. Serves as an anesthesia expert, mentor, and
preceptor to peers, staff, residents, students, nurses and
ancillary staff. Work is typically performed in a clinical
environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific
obligations and complying with all organization policies and
procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not
intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements
considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional
competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific
orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the
job related to that position. EducationMaster's Degree-Nursing
(Required) Certification(s) and License(s)Basic Life Support
Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Certified Registered
Nurse Anesthetist - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse
(Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania Our Purpose & ValuesOUR
PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our
patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our
communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope
to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who
humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with
the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for
tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to
care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members
and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time
and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and
domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior
management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration,
cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with
unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our
patients, members and community come from a wide variety of
backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health
easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability or status as a protected veteran.
Keywords: Geisinger, Altoona , Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Healthcare , Port Matilda, Pennsylvania
