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:
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
