Assistant Professor - Certified Anesthesiology Assistant
About the role
Baylor College of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology is seeking Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) candidates to provide services at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center for the general anesthesia service. Under the direction of an attending anesthesiologist, a CRNA assists in perioperative patient management, including preoperative anesthetic evaluation, intraoperative anesthesia, and postoperative anesthesia care in various settings such as operating rooms, intensive care units, radiology suites, endoscopy suites, or other hospital areas designated by the attending anesthesiologist. New graduates are strongly encouraged to apply!
Responsibilities
- Administers all forms of anesthesia including inhaled, intravenous, neuraxial, and regional, for surgical or medical procedures.
- Assesses and evaluates patients prior to the administration of anesthesia in order to formulate anesthetic plan.
- Inserts and uses invasive and noninvasive monitors, as indicated.
- Responds to emergency/code situations to provide airway management.
- Documents anesthetic information and patient condition.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education: Master's degree in Nursing.
Experience: None required.
Certification Required: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing; Current Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN); Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification; ACLS/PALS card required.
Benefits
- 22 days of vacation
- 11 paid holidays
- Education time
- CME dollars
- Health and dental coverage
- Retirement Savings Programs (8% contribution to 401(a))
- Additional benefits (see BCM benefits page)
Pay
Highly competitive pay scale.
Schedule
Flexible scheduling opportunities; multiple work locations may be possible.