Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Anesthesiology OR

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off (37-38 days per year)

Longevity Pay

Retirement/Pension plan

Job summary

UTHealth Houston invites applications for the Nurse Anesthetist position responsible for administering anesthesia to surgical patients and monitoring their well-being during procedures. This role requires a Master’s Degree in Nurse Anesthesia and significant experience in major medical centers.

Benefits include fully paid medical premiums, generous time off, and a retirement plan. Candidates skilled in regional anesthesia techniques and those with relevant certifications are preferred. Join us to make a difference!

Qualifications

• Skilled in administration of varied regional anesthesia techniques.
• Experienced working with nurse anesthesia students and medical residents.
• Meet 2 of 6 established requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia to surgical patients.
• Perform pre-anesthesia evaluation of the patient.
• Monitor the patient in the operating room.

Skills

Administration of regional anesthesia techniques

Placement of arterial lines

Respiratory management

Interpreting EKG and pressure monitoring

Education

Master’s Degree in Nurse Anesthesia

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Join our talented team of Nurse Anesthetists that work out of Memorial Hermann OR. New grads and experienced applicants may apply!

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’s resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won’t want to leave. We reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full‑time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time – totaling around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our retirement/pension plan!

Employee Wellness and Resources

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary

Provides professional nursing service by administering anesthesia to surgical patients. Prepares and administers anesthetic to patients to reversibly depress bodily functions, or otherwise desensitize a patient to permit the performance of medical or surgical procedures.

Position Key Accountabilities

• Prepares and administers anesthetic agents to patients to desensitize them for medical or surgical procedures.
• Performs pre‑anesthesia evaluation of the patient to assess physiological and psychological factors influencing anesthetic agent selection and management planning.
• Monitors the patient in the operating room to maintain homeostasis and prevent unnecessary injuries.
• Records anesthetic information on the chart to provide a permanent record for patient care, teaching, study, and medical‑legal purposes.
• Provides clinical supervision or guidance for nurse anesthesia students, paramedical, and medical students, and responds to emergency situations.
• Manages departmental Human Resources activities, including recruitment, selection, hiring, termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification and Skills

• Skilled in administration of varied regional anesthesia techniques (spinal, epidurals, brachial plexus blocks).
• Skilled in placement of arterial lines, CVP, and PA lines; competent in interpreting pressure monitoring and lab values; actively pursuing continuing education credits.
• Familiar with interpreting EKG, arterial, central venous, and pulmonary artery pressure monitoring.
• Skilled in respiratory management and blood gas analysis based on therapeutic knowledge.
• APRN‑BC – Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Board Certified required.
• CRNA – Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, current American Association of Nurse Anesthetists certification (AANA), BLS required.
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and/or other specialty certification as required by the department.
• The incumbent must meet 2 of 6 established requirements.

Minimum Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in Nurse Anesthesia required.

Experienced in a major medical center or trauma‑receiving hospital required.

Experience working with nurse anesthesia students, residents, and medical students required.

Experience as an R.N. in the critical and acute care areas required.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security and Residency Requirements

Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215. Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.