CRNA- PS Certified RN Anesthetist

Overview

Open Date: 12/17/2025
• Requisition Number: PRN
43861B
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Job Title:

PS Certified RN Anesthetist
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Working Title:

CRNA- PS Certified RN Anesthetist
• Career Progression Track: I
• 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
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Location:

Campus
• City:
Salt Lake City, UT
• Type of Recruitment:
External Posting
• Pay Rate Range:

- • Close Date: 09/16/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) not shown separately in original content.

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. 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, you’ll accrue twelve sick days annually (96 hours), earned monthly. For any work beyond your clinical commitment, you’ll earn $145 per hour.

• Performs preoperative evaluation by assessing staff notes, progress notes, lab work, and patient histories to determine the most appropriate anesthetic management.
• 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 indicators such as blood pressure, heart rate, EKG, blood loss, patient position, pulmonary compliance, arterial blood gases, etc.
• Adjusts anesthesia procedures as required; informs other medical personnel of developments.
• Oversees recovery from anesthesia by observing indicators in surgery and the post-anesthesia recovery room; performs post-operative evaluation.
• Makes appropriate entries in staff notes, anesthesia records, and patient charts.

• Work Environment
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  Nearly Continuously - Office environment. Often: infectious disease, oils, hazards (various physical conditions and exposure to chemicals).
• Physical Requirements
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  Nearly Continuously - Hearing, listening, talking, walking. Often - Repetitive hand motion;
  Standing. Seldom - Bending, reaching overhead.

• Certification by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA); current RN licensure in Utah; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
• CRNA certification granted after completion of AANA curriculum; 24 months of concurrent practicum experience or equivalent (2 years related work experience may substitute for 1 year of education).
• Passing scores on a national exam administered by AANA; bi-annual rectification contingent on continuing professional practice plus 40 hours of continuing education units.
• Immunization according to CDC standards and hospital policy; limited exemptions may be made for medical contraindications or religious beliefs.

• Type:
  Benefited Staff

The University is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. Reasonable accommodations in the application process are provided upon request. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with policy and state law.

A criminal background check and/or drug screen may be required. For URS-related retirement information, contact URS or Human Resources as specified in the original content. The University engages in safeguarding and nondiscrimination practices and provides Title IX information and contact details as applicable.