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CRNA | Anesthesia - At Home Call

Sanford Health · Weston, WI · Full time

Posted Jul 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a difficult airway you managed. What was your plan, and what was your backup?

What they are checking: Airway judgment and preparation, including knowing when to move to the next option.

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a surgeon about whether a patient was ready for anesthesia.

What they are checking: Advocating for patient safety firmly while keeping a working relationship with the surgeon.

What would you do

You are on beeper call with a 20-minute response time. How do you make sure you can always meet that?

What they are checking: Reliability and planning around call, which matters when the team depends on your arrival.

In a smaller facility you may be the only anesthesia provider in the building. How does that change how you work?

What they are checking: Independent judgment and self-reliance when no other anesthesia provider can step in.

You may cover sites other than your primary one. How do you get up to speed quickly in an unfamiliar OR?

What they are checking: Adaptability and safety checks when equipment and staff are new to you.

About the work

Walk me through how you build a pre-anesthetic plan for an elderly patient with heart failure coming in for a hip repair.

What they are checking: Thorough pre-anesthetic assessment and planning for higher-risk patients common in rural hospitals.

How do you approach moderate sedation for a procedure outside the operating room?

What they are checking: Safe sedation practice in settings with fewer resources than a main OR.

How do you recognize and respond to malignant hyperthermia or local anesthetic toxicity?

What they are checking: Readiness for rare, life-threatening crises that require fast, correct action.

How do you write orders before, during and after a procedure so the next team can follow your plan?

What they are checking: Clear documentation and handoff, which the posting lists as part of the role.

How do you manage post-operative pain while limiting opioid side effects?

What they are checking: Up-to-date multimodal pain management knowledge.

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The full job description

As published by Sanford Health.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. 

 Work Shift: Varies (United States of America)

 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

 Compensation: 



 Union Position: No

 Department Details Marshfield Medical Center - Weston is looking for a full-time CRNA-Beeper Call to join a new Anesthesia team in Wausau/Weston, Wisconsin. 1,720 hours per year, $200 per hour for any additional hours worked. Up to $100,000 for Student Loan Assistance or Sign-on Bonus based on commitment. 24-hour beeper call with 20-minute call-response (designated call room if needed). Call is 1:4. Summary Responsible for the administration of anesthesia. Job Description Administers anesthesia or sedation to patients undergoing a variety of surgical and non-surgical procedures. Develops and conducts pre-anesthetic plan for the patient as well as write orders before, after, and during procedures appropriately. Works with and collaborates with providers caring for the patient. Communicates with patients, family members and others on the health care team. Evaluates and orders diagnostic tests as needed. Monitors patients, including hemodynamic monitoring, using current techniques to adjust appropriately with the anesthesia plan. Ability to work with growth and development needs of all client populations. Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree required from an approved and accredited educational program in specific area of advanced practice. Masters degree, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) preferred. Requires current unencumbered licensure to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) from the State Board of Nursing in the state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position. CRNA certification required and maintained through the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred. Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

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