Location: Butler,PA, USA
DescriptionA Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who practices both autonomously and in collaboration with a variety of health providers on the interprofessional team to deliver high-quality, holistic, evidence-based anesthesia and pain care services. The CRNA cares for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings for procedures including, but not limited to, surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management.Education+ + Minimum:Graduate of a Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessorPreferred:N/ARegistration/Certification/Licensure:+ + Current PA RN license, Certified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists. Individual must meet the credentialing requirements of the Medical Staff Office. Healthcare Provider CPR, ACLS, Act 33/73 ClearancesExperience+ + Minimum:NonePreferred:NoneOther Requirements: N/AStatus: Non-exemptPhysical Requirements:The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr) NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.Non-Material HandlingStanding - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENTWalking - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - FREQUENTSitting - Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONALStooping - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONALBending - To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONALTwisting - To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONALClimbing - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - OCCASIONALLadders - To ascend and descend ladders - N/AStairs - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONALKneeling - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONALSquatting - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONALCrouching - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONALCrawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - N/AReaching Horizontal - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - FREQUENTReaching Overhead - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASIONALGrasping - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENTFinger Manipulation - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - FREQUENTSeeing - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTHearing - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTRepetitive Upper Extremity Use - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/ARepetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/AMaterial HandlingPushing - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the personOCCASIONAL50# - > 100#Pulling - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the personOCCASIONAL50# - > 100#Lift - Floor to WaistOCCASIONAL20# - 50#Lift - Waist to shoulderOCCASIONALUp to 20#Lift - Shoulder to overheadOCCASIONALUp to 20#Carrying - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)OCCASIONALUp to 20#Environmental FactorsWorking alone - OCCASIONALWorking in cramped quarters - N/AConstant interruptions - FREQUENTWorking with hands in water - OCCASIONALUse of power tools - OCCASIONALWorking on ladders/scaffolding - N/AExposure to vibration - N/AExposure to dust - OCCASIONALExposure to noise (constant) - N/AExposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - OCCASIONALExposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/AExposure to slippery walking surfaces - OCCASIONALExposure to solvents, grease, oils - OCCASIONALExposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - OCCASIONALWorking with bloodborne pathogens - CONSTANTCardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical DemandPhysical DemandMet LevelExamples of similar activity intensitySedentary to Light0 - 3.5Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.Medium3.6 - 6.3House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs).Heavy to Very Heavy6.4Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.As relates to this position:Sedentary to Light - CONSTANTMedium - FREQUENTHeavy to Very Heavy - OCCASIONALQualificationsLicenses & CertificationsRequiredACLSPALSREGISTERED NURSEBASIC LIFE SUPPORT