Navigating the Clinical Component
This is a procedure-heavy adult anesthesia practice with a diverse case mix and meaningful exposure to higher-acuity surgery. The stated position scope excludes cardiac and pediatric anesthesia.
Patient Population
- Broad adult surgical population.
- No pediatric cases in the client-provided scope.
- Case acuity ranges up to complex surgery, including neurosurgery.
Case Mix
- Neurosurgery, including craniotomies
- Bariatric surgery
- Complex endoscopy
- ENT
- General surgery
- Orthopedics and hand procedures (a smaller portion of the mix)
- Urology
- Gynecology
- Robotic surgery
Cardiac and pediatric anesthesia are outside the stated scope of this position.
Care Model
You would practice in a medical-direction model with strong CRNA autonomy.
- CRNAs are supported to practice to the full extent of their skill set and can perform blocks.
- No MD supervision of SRNAs is required; SRNAs may be paired with CRNAs.
Obstetric Coverage
- Obstetrics is located on the floor below the main surgical area.
- CRNAs cover OB autonomously; anesthesiologists do not routinely supervise that service.
- While on in-house call, an MD may occasionally be asked to assist with C-sections.
Call Structure
The rotating six-week schedule distributes daytime, night, and weekend responsibilities across the cycle, with a post-call day off built in.
| Rotation Element | Detail |
|---|
| First-out day | Approx. 7:00 a.m. start; generally finished 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. |
| Regular day shift | Generally finished 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. |
| Late day | Approx. 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Night / in-house call | Approx. 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. |
| Weekend call | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Fri, Sat, Sun distributed within the rotation |
| Post-call | Day off |
- One portion of the six-week rotation includes Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights without a daytime shift.
- Night and in-house call is worked on-site.
The client describes the schedule above as a rough outline. Exact sequencing should be confirmed with the Berkeley medical director.