CRNA- Peak Gastroenterology

PEAK Gastroenterology is a preferred partner of Gastro Care Partners

Gastro Care Partners (GCP) is a rapidly growing family of gastroenterology practices across Central and Western US. Rooted in our mission to empower your path in gastroenterology, we're committed to nurturing your potential at any stage of your career. Together, we can elevate patient care.

Salary Range for this position is: $240,000-$260,000

Peak Gastroenterology Associates is the fastest-growing and largest gastroenterology practice in all of southern Colorado. We serve patients from all over the state.

The Peak Gastro team is made up of many physicians, administrators, nurses, medical assistants, technicians, schedulers, receptionists, billers, and other support staff. Our entire team strives to deliver an unmatched experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform pre-anesthetic assessments and patient evaluations and select, order, and/or administer pre-anesthetic medications.
• Review, request, and order laboratory/diagnostic studies
• Develop and implement an anesthesia care plan.
• Induce and maintain general anesthesia and monitor life functions during surgical procedures.
• Take immediate, corrective action during adverse responses to medication/drugs or as complications arise, to include airway management, administration of emergency drugs and fluids, and using basic and advanced cardiac life support techniques.
• Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the post anesthesia period.
• Select and prescribe post-anesthesia medications or treatments to patients.
• Evaluate patients' post-surgical or post-anesthesia responses, taking appropriate actions as necessary/required.
• Inform recovery room staff of complications.
• Discharge patients from post-anesthesia care.
• Didactic and clinical education of staff.
• Report adverse events to appropriate channels.
• Identify possible risk in processes, procedures and devices and communicate to the appropriate channels.

Required Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Able to multi-task and work quickly, with constantly changing circumstances and priorities
• Ability to convey or exchange complex information
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Seeks ongoing professional educational growth
Education and Experience:
• Master's Degree or equivalent post baccalaureate training in Anesthesia
• Current CRNA license required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• 3 years of experience working as a CRNA preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a GI lab, Surgery Center or Critical Care setting highly preferred
• Pre-Op and/or PACU experience is helpful
• Proficiency in MS Excel, electronic health systems and databases, such as EPIC, required
• Knowledge of GCP, federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to move around a medical center/healthcare environment 90% of the time
• Consistently grasps, moves or assembles small objects
• Make quick, precise adjustments and manipulate machines and controls
• Consistently uses computers and relays information verbally and through email, messages and phone.
• Frequently communicates with others and exchanges information on an on-going basis.
• Must be able to move up to 50 lbs.

Our Values

• Our Work Matters
  • We put our all into everything we do and approach every endeavor with high EQ & IQ. Care is in our DNA and it shows up with every new partnership, patient, and teammate. We take pride in what we do because, What We Do Matters!
• Partnership Propels Us
  • We are greater than the sum of our parts. Our shared knowledge, resources and selfless support leads to shared momentum. We are intentional about our partnerships because we are better together.
• Positivity Inspires Results
  • An attitude of gratitude abounds. We approach challenges with optimism, turning hurdles into opportunities and continuously elevate results through the lens of positivity.
• Empowerment Ignites Excellence
  • Our foundation is one of trust. Trust yields autonomy, and empowerment fuels innovation. Confidence in each other reflects our mutual respect and is a catalyst for growth.

Gastro Care Partners is the national partner for successful regional gastroenterology practices. We believe in the mantra "medicine is local." Gastro Care Partners provides high-performing regional practices with the resources necessary to thrive in today's dynamic healthcare landscape while maintaining their practices' identities.