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A Flight CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) is an advanced practice nurse who provides anesthesia care and critical care management during air medical transport. They work on helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft, stabilizing and managing critically ill or injured patients during emergency evacuations or transfers. Flight CRNAs collaborate with flight paramedics, nurses, and physicians to ensure safe transport while delivering anesthesia, pain management, and critical care interventions. This role requires advanced clinical skills, the ability to work in high-pressure environments, and specialized training in flight physiology and emergency medicine.

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To thrive as a Flight CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist), you need advanced clinical expertise in anesthesia, critical care, and emergency medicine, along with a valid CRNA certification and flight/transport training. Proficiency with portable anesthesia machines, advanced airway management tools, and electronic patient monitoring equipment is essential. Strong decision-making, adaptability, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are standout soft skills for this role. These skills are crucial for delivering safe, high-quality anesthesia care in unpredictable and high-stakes air transport environments.

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Flight CRNAs often encounter challenges such as managing critically ill patients in confined, noisy, and rapidly changing environments where access to resources is limited. Ensuring patient stability during air travel requires quick decision-making and the ability to adapt anesthesia techniques to altitude and motion. Additionally, Flight CRNAs work closely with flight medics, pilots, and ground healthcare teams, requiring excellent communication and collaboration. These factors make the role both demanding and rewarding for professionals who thrive under pressure and value teamwork.

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CRNA-Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists

Hickory, NC

Full-time

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Job description

Job title: CRNA-Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Location: Hickory, North Carolina - Frye Regional Medical Center

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Assistant Chief CRNA - Hickory Division

Job Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Job Summary:

The CRNA-Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for Frye Regional Medical Center in our Hickory division manages all anesthetics with encouraged and supported autonomy, while practicing in an ACT setting. Frye Regional Medical Center includes a 355-bed acute care hospital, as well as Frye Brain Center, Frye Heart Center, Cancer Center, General and Bariatric surgery, Emergency Services, Advanced Orthopedics, Neurosciences, Women’s Birthing Center, and Inpatient Rehabilitation. The CRNA will cover daytime ORs at FRMC and three ambulatory surgery centers. This position offers a varying case mix including general, orthopedics, plastics, pediatrics, dental, bariatrics, and minimal neurosurgery and obstetrics. Cardiac cases are negotiable and there is no trauma. The CRNA will use high patient acuity allowing the new and/or experienced CRNA to fully implement their clinical skills and education, and continue to expand within any area of expertise that may be desired.

Duties/Responsibilities:

●        Examine patients’ history for allergies or illnesses that would affect anesthesia.

●        Evaluate and prepare patients, provide education about surgeries/procedures and recovery, and discuss possible side effects.

●        Liaise with other members of the healthcare team such as MDs, nurses, and other healthcare workers.

●        Determine appropriate amount, type, and method of anesthesia administration.

●        Perform anesthetics; administer medication to patients for pain relief.

●        Supervise and assist other CRNAs/SRNAs. 

●        Oversee recovery and pain management of patients.

●        Inform patients of post-surgical and pain management procedures.

●        Assist in patient procedure preparation.

●        Provide support to other healthcare teams.

●        Advise patients on medication type and dosage.

●        Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

●        Must be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, or in the process of completing the certification through an accredited CRNA program.

●        Current or compact RN license in the state of North Carolina, or able to obtain NC licensure.

●        BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

●        Ability to provide safe pre-and post-anesthetic care using innovative and proven techniques.

●        Ability to assess patients’ medical history and plan anesthesia administration for the best outcome.

●        High patient acuity with the ability to provide compassionate care to every patient.

●        Ability to work in a team, but also autonomously when needed.

●        Strong written and oral skills with the ability to communicate clearly under pressure.

●        Proficient with technology including medical equipment and computers.

●        Maintain a friendly, collaborative attitude and professional demeanor at all times.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

●        Must have the ability to stand for longer periods of time and be accustomed to frequent and prolonged movement.

●        Involves frequent contact with patients, physicians, leadership, facility, and medical office staff.

●        Ability to perform work in a hospital where the environment may be stressful and often disruptive. 

ECAA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, or other legally protected status.  This policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, as well as the use of the Company's facilities and participation in all activities sponsored by the Company.