What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist position at NorTex Spine & Joint Institute?
About Us
We are a growing interventional pain management practice focused on minimally invasive, image-guided procedures designed to improve function, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life. Our team emphasizes precision, safety, and compassionate patient care in an outpatient procedural setting.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to support sedation and anesthesia services for minimally invasive pain procedures. The CRNA will play a key role in ensuring patient comfort, safety, and optimal procedural conditions during interventional pain treatments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide General Anesthesia or Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) and sedation for interventional pain procedures. You may be assigned to do some vascular cases at another facility as per our needs.
- Perform pre-procedure anesthesia evaluations and risk assessments
- Administer and titrate sedation/analgesia tailored to outpatient pain procedures
- Continuously monitor airway, vitals, and patient responsiveness during procedures
- Manage airway support and respond to sedation-related complications if needed
- Collaborate closely with pain physicians and clinical staff to optimize workflow
- Ensure safe discharge criteria and post-procedure recovery monitoring
- Maintain accurate anesthesia documentation and compliance with regulatory standards
Procedures Supported May Include
- Epidural steroid injections
- Facet joint injections / medial branch blocks
- Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
- Spinal cord stimulator trials
- Peripheral nerve blocks
- Trigger point injections
- Other fluoroscopy- or ultrasound-guided pain interventions
Qualifications
- Active CRNA certification (NBCRNA)
- Current RN license in Texas
- Master’s or Doctorate in Nurse Anesthesia
- Current ACLS and BLS certification
- Strong experience in sedation and airway management
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced outpatient procedural environment. Need to be a team player.
Preferred Experience
- Prior experience in interventional pain management, ASC, or ambulatory anesthesia
- Familiarity with General Anesthesia and MAC sedation in the ASC
- Comfort with fast-paced procedural scheduling
- Experience supporting fluoroscopy-guided procedures
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation (based on experience)
- Flexible outpatient schedule (no inpatient hospital call, no weekends)
- Supportive, physician-led clinical team
- Predictable procedural workflow
- Malpractice coverage
- Modern, fully equipped procedure suites
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time-Off
Schedule
- Weekday outpatient procedures
- No overnight hospital call, No weekends
- Occasional early start / high-volume procedural days
Pay: $340,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $340,000