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I think the issue with that instance wasn't the fact that they started out in endo as a new grad or not, but the fact that they hadn't performed an intubation in 5 years and stupidly (if the story is true) didn't care that there was no color change on the co2 monitor. Even if I did start out in endo, i'd still like to work part time somewhere else doing intubation to KEEP that skill. Any skill can be lost after 5 years of not doing it. I remember when I worked in ICU, I heard an old timer Resp Therapist make fun of how the pulmonologists used the glido scope so often, which is also seems like something the CRNA's should have in the endo center, just in case.

No it's not the most important thing but you're right I should be cautious :)

I have heard that you can subtract 30-40K from 1099 to equal what you'd get comparably get for a W2 which has benefits. Is Gaswork the website most CRNA's find their jobs? When I see the highest listings in SC it goes like this: Min Max 230K 250K everything besides OB and heads-1099 210K 220K Ortho, ENT, GI, GYN, OB, Urology, Spine, General, and Endoscopy-1099 210K 220K General, Ortho, Uro, Cardiac, GYN, Neuro, Vasc., ENT, OB, and Endo- 1099 180K Max not mentioned, endo only, W2 (the one I mentioned earlier) I greatly appreciate the comments. I feel like salaries is too often considered a taboo topic in healthcare.

That's what I thought, haha

That's great to hear that is a cool gig. I'm wanting to move back to South Carolina area after I graduate. Above Passsingas said that 180K is low, but it is actually the highest W2 minimum salary job in SC listed on gaswork. The highest minimum in GA listed is 160K, and 190K in NC. the "maximum" columns may be a little higher, and this includes all jobs, not just GI. I'm beginning to question if i should trust gaswork.com That is a great idea to work per diem to get a broad range of exposure for a while.

You guys are right, I do need the experience in the hospital first to fine tune my skills to work on my own. I don't really see you guys mentioning cons to the position in general, which is what I was basically meaning to ask. You helped me think how to go about it the smartest way. thank you!

really? that's not high without including overtime? I have searched out of curiosity on gaswork.com for many months, and that is one of the highest I've ever seen for South Carolina, including NC and GA. the BLS says the average salary in SC for 2015 was $155K. Should I worry about limiting skills for future jobs if I wanted to stay in endo? no holidays, weekends or call seems like something I could get used to. thank you!

Hi everyone. I am an SRNA. I have seen some say that doing endoscopy anesthesia is something they hate because they think it is boring, but I really like it. What are the pros and cons to this type of position? There is a high paying job (180K in southeast, not rural, W-2) like this near me, and can't see how there are cons. I mean, you don't have to work weekends or call and the hours are perfect. One of my professors says if you are going to work a job like this then you have to make sure your oral airway skills are really good bc there is no backup to this kind of job. I'd really appreciate any feedback on this. Thank you!