An incoming CRNA should expect to work on an autonomous basis, with minimal staff oversight required. Currently, there are 4 others contracted CRNAs that work together to provide MPH with a full-time schedule. One CRNA comes in for one week and then is off for another week, and the other three work on a part-time basis to fill in each day of the work week.
Blocks of all kinds are required for an incoming CRNA. There is a block proficiency form that will be sent to each candidate to fill out before an on-site interview is scheduled, and Dr. Eckerman, the staff anesthesiologist, is happy to provide refresher training on areas of deficiency. Most of the focus of the practice will be orthopedic surgeries (ACL and MCL tears, bone breakages, sports injuries, etc.), general anesthesia requirements, endoscopies, joints, and nerve blockers. On average, the incoming CRNA should expect to see 4-6 cases per day, up to 10 at a maximum during peak vacation times. There is a substantial number of ambulatory patients that will have continuity of care with in-house PT options and rehabilitation services in the confines of the facility.
The schedule for a full time CRNA would be 8a-5p Monday through Thursday, and 8a-3p on Fridays, with minimal call. Cases are never scheduled after 5pm, and there is very little emergency need that comes through the doors at Granby. If an emergency case does come in, there are ER physicians in the surrounding area that can take care of these patients.