CRNA- PS Certified RN Anesthetist

Open Date 12/17/2025

Requisition Number PRN
43861B

Job Title PS Certified RN Anesthetist

Working Title CRNA- PS Certified RN Anesthetist

Career Progression Track I

Track Level

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Schedule includes days, nights, weekends and holidays.

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 02070 - Anesthesiology - CRNA

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range -

Close Date 09/16/2026

As a patient‑focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well‑being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

Our total compensation ranges from $275,000 to $302,000 annually, including a 14.2% employer contribution to your 401(k). We will offer a $30,000 moving stipend/sign on bonus to make relocation effortless.

Paid Time Off details— 7.6 weeks or 38 days
, including vacation, personal leave days, CME time and paid holidays.

In addition to this, you’ll accrue twelve sick days annually (96 hours), earned monthly to support your well‑being throughout the year.

For any work beyond your clinical commitment, you’ll earn an impressive $145 per hour
. And all of this comes with the added bonus of living and working in beautiful Utah!

Performs preoperative evaluation by assessing staff notes, progress notes, lab work, and patient histories to determine the most appropriate anesthetic management. The CRNA may order additional analyses, consultations, lab work, and peri‑anesthetic medications as warranted. Monitors functioning of all equipment and induces general and/or regional anesthesia by using anesthesia procedures and methods. Manages the anesthetic procedure by monitoring appropriate physical, physiochemical, and biochemical indicators such as blood pressure, heart rate, EKG, blood loss, patient position, pulmonary compliance, arterial blood bases, etc.

Adjusts anesthesia procedures as required; informs other medical personnel of all necessary developments. Oversees recovery from anesthesia by observing the appropriate indicators in surgery as well as the post‑anesthesia recovery room; performs post‑operative evaluation. Makes appropriate entries in staff notes, on anesthesia records, and in the patients’ charts.

Nearly Continuously:
Office environment.

Often:
Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).

Nearly Continuously:
Hearing, listening, talking, walking.

Often:
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), standing.

Seldom:
Bending, reaching overhead.

Certification by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA); current registered nurse licensure in the state of Utah; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required. The CRNA certification is granted after successful completion of an AANA approved curriculum of coursework; 24 months of concurrent practicum experience or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education);

and passing scores on a national exam administered by AANA. Bi‑annual rectification is contingent on continuing professional practice plus 40 hours of continuing education units.

This position is patient‑sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient‑sensitive…