DCH Health System·Tuscaloosa, Alabama
The CRNA provides anesthesia and related services for inpatient and outpatient patients under physician supervision. Responsibilities include formulating anesthesia plans, administering medications, and managing emergency situations like CPR.
Overview Collaborative Anesthesia Care Team model, Supportive, friendly and caring coworkers,Flexible scheduling.
Teaching opportunities with SRNA clinical rotations.
Anesthesia services for inpatient and outpatient locations.
Diverse OR case mix - including General Surgery, Trauma, Maxillofacial, Neurosurgery, Cardiac, Pediatrics, Thoracic, Vascular and Orthopedics.
Non-OR anesthesia practice including IR, Endoscopy, CT, MRI and EP cases.
Under physician supervision and following accepted and medically approved techniques and procedures, the CRNA will provide anesthesia and related services for all patients in need. The CRNA will maintain direct reporting relationship with CRNA Manager. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Select and administer anesthesia techniques, medications and adjunct drugs appropriate to the individual patient within established procedures, pre, intra, and postoperatively. Review patient charts, perform physical assessment pertinent to anesthesia orders and evaluate laboratory data and formulate a written anesthesia plan for pre, intra and post op care of surgical patients. Able to perform endotracheal intubation and extubation, as well as invasive therapy and/or monitoring. Identify and manage emergency situations including CPR. Communicate and cooperate effectively with staff at all levels. Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for all customers. Demonstrate a positive attitude toward working place and its requirements. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook Must adhere to the DCH Mission, Vision, and Values including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned.
Current Alabama RN license; graduation from an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia. Initial certification and current recertification with the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists. Must be competent with anesthesia equipment and pharmaceuticals as appropriate for job. Must have current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Includes exposure to human body fluids, anesthetic gases, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous material Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment Physical Medium work: Exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for light work. Physical presence onsite is essential Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodations Psychological This job requires contact with others, face to face or in groups, dealing with all internal and external customers. Must be able to assume responsibility for the health, safety and confidentiality of others. Must be able to work well in team setting.
Candidates must hold a current Alabama RN license and have graduated from an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia. Required certifications include NBCRNA, BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
Market context
Nursing roles in Alabama typically stay active across hospitals, clinics, and other care settings, especially when units need licensed RNs who can start quickly. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for current Alabama or multistate RN licensure, BLS, and education that meets the unit’s needs, with BSN or specialty certifications sometimes preferred. Review the unit-specific certification timeline and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time before applying.
