Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – Contingent

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center on a contingent/as-needed basis .

This position is ideal for a CRNA who is comfortable working in an efficient, case-driven outpatient environment and is interested in picking up scheduled procedure days with advance notice.

The CRNA will provide anesthesia care for patients undergoing outpatient surgical and endoscopic procedures, including pre-anesthesia assessment, development and implementation of the anesthesia plan, intraoperative anesthesia management, airway management, and immediate post-anesthesia evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre-anesthesia patient assessments and evaluate readiness for anesthesia

• Review medical history, medications, laboratory results, and relevant diagnostic information

• Develop and implement appropriate anesthesia plans based on the patient and procedure

• Administer general anesthesia, monitored anesthesia care (MAC), and other appropriate anesthetic techniques

• Independently manage patient airways, including mask ventilation and endotracheal intubation when indicated

• Continuously monitor and manage patients throughout anesthesia

• Recognize and appropriately respond to changes in patient condition and anesthesia-related emergencies

• Provide appropriate emergence and transition of care to PACU staff

• Complete accurate and timely anesthesia documentation

• Participate in efficient room turnover and coordination with surgeons, nursing staff, and other members of the perioperative team

• Adhere to ASC policies, infection-control standards, medication-safety requirements, and applicable anesthesia standards

Work Schedule

• This is a contingent/as-needed position based on surgical case volume

• Typical shift: 6:00/7:00 AM – 3:00/4:00 PM , depending on case volume

• Procedure days are generally scheduled at least 3–4 weeks in advance , with advance notice provided

• Opportunity for more consistent part-time hours as additional procedure days are added

Requirements

• Active Michigan license/authorization required to practice as a CRNA

• Current CRNA certification

• Current BLS and ACLS certification

• Ability to independently perform airway management and administer anesthesia appropriate for an ambulatory surgical setting

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to recognize and manage anesthesia-related complications

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced outpatient environment

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with surgeons, nursing staff, and other members of the perioperative team

• Ambulatory surgery, operating room, and/or endoscopy anesthesia experience preferred