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Assistant CRNA Clinical Director

University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Anesthesiology Department is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to help lead our Anesthesia team at UPMC Altoona!

Role Highlights:

+ Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, administration, and other departments

+ Support over 30 CRNAs across 3 locations (UPMC Altoona, Altoona Surgery Center, UPMC Bedford)

+ Use QGenda and Kronos for scheduling and timekeeping

+ Report to CRNA Clinical Director and attend key meetings

About UPMC Altoona

Work in a state-of-the-art facility with 13 operating rooms and various off-site locations, including critical care units, emergency department, GI/endo suites, OB, EP, bronchoscopy, catheterization labs, interventional radiology, Neurointerventional labs, MRI/CT, and a six-room Surgery Center. Enjoy 8 or10-hour shifts and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care and service.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Oversee anesthesia care delivery, including pre-op evaluation, induction, maintenance, emergence, and post-op management.

+ Perform clinical procedures such as IV/invasive line placement, intubation, extubation, and arterial blood gas sampling.

+ Balance clinical and administrative duties; manage schedules, payroll, staffing, and compliance with policies and regulations.

+ Lead departmental operations including budgeting, resource utilization, and equipment oversight.

+ Participate in quality improvement, credentialing, and continuing education initiatives.

+ Supervise CRNA staff, students, and support personnel; manage hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations.

+ Ensure documentation accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across peri-anesthesia services.

+ Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia education program

+ Knowledgeable regarding controlled substance policies in accordance with Federal and state laws required.

+ Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in nurse anesthesia.

+ Experience in supervising or managing personnel preferred.

+ Other Qualifications:

+ Ability to understand, lead, and motivate personnel.

+ Ability to organize, and set goals

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills

+ Computer skills preferred

This position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.

+ Board Certified, Recertified or eligible by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists.

+ Current AHA-approved CPR certification required.

+ AHA-approved ACLS/PALS certifications as required by institution of employ upon hire.

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

+ Registered Nurse (RN)

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran