Job Description

Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary

The Department of Anesthesiology is seeking qualified Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) candidates to provide services at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center for our general anesthesia service. Under the direction of an attending anesthesiologist, a certified registered nurse anesthetist will assist in perioperative patient management, including the performance of the preoperative anesthetic evaluation, intraoperative anesthesia, and postoperative anesthesia care. These responsibilities may be carried out in the operating room, intensive care unit, radiology suites, endoscopy suites, or other places in hospital designated by the attending anesthesiologist.

BCM Offers:

• A highly competitive pay scale
• Flexible scheduling opportunities; multiple work locations may be possible
• Work/Life Balance: 22 days of vacation, 11 paid holidays and education time
• CME dollars

Great benefits package including: Health, Dental; Retirement Savings Programs (8% contribution to 401(a)), and more

To learn more about our benefits, please visit bcm.edu/careers/benefits

New graduates are strongly encouraged to apply!

Job Purpose

Work with our Anesthesiology services team to provide high-quality, evidence-based anesthesia and pain care services at all acuity levels, for all patients, and for several different reasons in a variety of settings.

Summary

Under direct supervision of a supervising Anesthesiologist, assists in perioperative anesthetic evaluation, intraoperative anesthesia and post operative anesthesia care of patients.

Job Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in in Nursing.

Experience: None required.

Certification:

• Required: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing.
• Required: 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).
• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. ACLS/PALS card required.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.