Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in San Antonio seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to perform anesthetic care alongside physicians in various surgical settings. The role includes evaluating patient medical histories, administering monitored anesthesia, and developing anesthetic plans. Ideal candidates will hold a Master's degree, have extensive experience, and demonstrate exceptional communication skills alongside technical expertise in surgical procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have a current license to practice nursing as a registered nurse in Texas.
• Certification from an approved national CRNA certifying body must be maintained.
• 2 years of experience preferred and knowledge of Orthopaedics and Pain Management.

Responsibilities

• Perform anesthetic care and patient evaluations preoperatively and postoperatively.
• Manage fluid therapy and invasive monitoring.
• Attend professional staff conferences.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of surgical procedures

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to assess patient data

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited program

Baccalaureate degree in pre-medical curriculum

Job description

Description

What You’ll Do:

• Perform or supervise the performance of an anesthetic experience in collaboration with appropriate physician throughout the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases of anesthesia and surgery
• Administer monitored anesthesia care
• Examine patient, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical and medical procedures
• Schedule and maintain use of surgical site, including operating, wash-up, waiting rooms, and anesthetic and sterilizing equipment
• Monitor, document and manage patient reactions to anesthesia and surgery
• Manage fluid therapy, perform and manage invasive monitoring, and perform post-operative evaluations
• Develop an anesthetic plan based on a preanesthetic evaluation
• Attend and participate in professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities.

Requirements

What You’ll Need:

• Must have and maintain a current license to practice in nursing as a registered nurse in the state of Texas. Must hold current certification from an approved national CRNA certifying body. This certification must be maintained and recertified every 2 years. Must have and maintain current certification in BCLS and ACLS. The ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient’s age-specific needs is required.
• Must have a Master’s degree from an accredited program. Must be a graduate from an accredited baccalaureate degree program, to include pre-medical curriculum with course work in general and organic chemistry, advanced college math, general and advanced biology and physics.
• 2 years of experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and knowledge of surgical procedures, specifically Orthopaedics and Pain Management.
• Basic computer knowledge; read/write English; Spanish a plus.
• Other duties as assigned as necessary and may vary at times, as needed, by your immediate supervisor or as directed by the company.
• Requires extensive mobility (walking and standing) while performing duties. Periodic pushing, pulling, and lifting of patients and/or equipment. May have exposure to patients with communicable diseases. May have exposure to hazardous equipment or agents.

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