Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Seeking an experienced Adult Cardiac CRNA to join established open-heart teams. Primary focus on open-heart, major vascular, cardiac, and thoracic anesthesia with occasional general OR / ASC cases.
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

• 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

Requirements

• Active South Carolina CRNA license

• Recent and substantial experience in adult open-heart cardiac anesthesia

• Demonstrated proficiency with invasive line placement and advanced cardiac monitoring

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to function independently in high-acuity cardiac environments