Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist; CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Location:

Billings, Montana – Full‑time. Shift: Day. Hours per Pay Period: 80 hours every two weeks.

The CRNA administers general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care for scheduled and emergency surgical, obstetric, and trauma procedures in a Level I Trauma Center. The role includes pre‑operative assessment, anesthesia planning, intra‑operative monitoring, and postoperative care under the medical direction of an anesthesiologist.

• Work under the medical direction of an anesthesiologist.
• Provide quality patient care considering age, developmental, and cultural factors.
• Manage patient airway or pulmonary status using intubation, ventilation, pharmacologic support, and respiratory therapy.
• Select, prepare, or use equipment, monitors, supplies, or drugs for anesthesia administration.
• Order and administer anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products.
• Perform pre‑anesthetic screenings and document results; monitor patient responses during procedures.
• Respond to emergencies with airway management, emergency fluids or drugs, and basic or advanced cardiac life support.
• Develop anesthesia care plans and obtain informed consent from patients.
• Assess medical histories to predict anesthesia responses.
• Perform and evaluate diagnostic tests (e.g., X‑rays, EKGs) as needed.
• Perform regional anesthetic techniques (local, spinal, epidural, caudal, nerve blocks).
• Evaluate post‑surgical or post‑anesthesia responses, taking corrective actions or requesting consultation.
• Administer post‑anesthesia medications or fluids and discharge patients from post‑anesthesia care.
• Stay current with nursing literature, colleague discussion, and professional organizations.
• Perform other related duties as requested or required.
• Support and model Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, and values; meet mandatory organizational requirements.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing and graduate of an accredited or approved CRNA Master’s program.
• CRNA certification and RN license at hire.

Other qualifications:
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered; licensed or certified status must be in good standing.

Full‑time employees (≥24 hours/week) receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, defined contribution pension plan, paid time off, employee wellness program, and more.