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Company Description
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), the first academic health center in Texas, has been serving patients and advancing medical education and research since 1891. The institution operates four campuses, five health sciences schools, and seven institutes for advanced study, providing a wide range of opportunities for healthcare professionals. UTMB’s research enterprise includes one of only two national laboratories dedicated to safely studying infectious threats to human health. As part of The University of Texas System and a member of the Texas Medical Center, UTMB offers a comprehensive health system that delivers primary and specialized medical services across the Texas Gulf Coast region.
Role Description
This full-time, on-site Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) role is based in Houston, TX. The CRNA will provide safe and effective anesthesia care for patients undergoing surgical and diagnostic procedures, including pre-anesthesia assessment, planning, and administration of general anesthesia. Day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring patients before, during, and after anesthesia, managing airway and hemodynamic status, adjusting anesthesia plans as needed, and collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The CRNA will also participate in patient and family education, ensure accurate documentation, adhere to institutional protocols and regulatory standards, and contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Qualifications
Strong proficiency in Anesthesiology and General Anesthesia, with the ability to manage a wide range of surgical and procedural cases safely.
Advanced Nursing skills, including patient assessment, care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration in perioperative settings.
Solid foundation in Medicine, with knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and monitoring techniques relevant to anesthesia care.
Experience supporting Surgery, including working in operating rooms and procedural areas and coordinating care with surgical teams.
Current certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and APRN licenses in the state of Texas, or eligibility to obtain.
Graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program and national board certification.
Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, and continuous professional development.
Effective communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based clinical environment.
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Worksite address
galveston, TX, 77554, US
Who can apply
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