Nurse Anesthetists
Administer anesthesia, monitor patient's vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
6 alternate job titles:
Anesthesia Physician
Certified Nurse Anesthetist
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Nurse Anesthetist
Staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Staff CRNA)
Staff Nurse Anesthetist
Salary Information
Nurse Anesthetists: $223,210 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Administer intravenous medications. | General |
| Administer blood or other fluids intravenously. | General |
| Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | General |
| Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. | General |
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Prescribe medications. | General |
| Process healthcare paperwork. | General |
| Operate diagnostic imaging equipment. | General |
| Implement advanced life support techniques. | General |
| Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain. | General |
| Prepare medications or medical solutions. | General |
| Treat medical emergencies. | General |
| Select medical equipment for addressing patient needs. | General |
| Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use. | General |
| Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation. | General |
| Clean medical equipment or facilities. | General |
| Collect biological specimens from patients. | General |
| Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment. | General |
| Administer basic health care or medical treatments. | General |
| Train medical providers. | General |
| Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. | Maintenance |
| Maintain medical equipment or instruments. | Maintenance |
| Maintain medical or professional knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Examine patients to assess general physical condition. | Analysis |
| Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. | Analysis |
| Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals. | Analysis |
| Develop medical treatment plans. | Development |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Epic Systems | Medical software |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| eClinicalWorks EHR software | Medical software |
| AetherPalm InfusiCalc | Medical software |
| Allscripts Professional EHR | Medical software |
| Amkai AmkaiCharts | Medical software |
| Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR | Medical software |
| Cerner Millennium | Medical software |
| ChartWare EMR | Medical software |
| Drug database software | Medical software |
| EDImis Anesthesia Manager | Medical software |
| GE Healthcare Centricity EMR | Medical software |
| Medscribbler Enterprise | Medical software |
| MicroFour PracticeStudio.NET EMR | Medical software |
| NextGen Healthcare Information Systems EMR | Medical software |
| SOAPware EMR | Medical software |
| Skyscape AnesthesiaDrugs | Medical software |
| StatCom Patient Flow Logistics Enterprise Suite | Medical software |
| SynaMed EMR | Medical software |
| Texas Medical Software SpringCharts EMR | Medical software |
| e-MDs software | Medical software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (Pediatric) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Adult-Gerentology) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Adult Tele-ICU Acute/Critical Care Nursing Certification | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Cardiac Medicine (Adult) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Cardiac Surgery (Adult) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse | American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Assisted Living Nursing | National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care | Not Available |
| Certified Director of Nursing in Long Term Care | National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care | Not Available |
| Certified Hemodialysis Nurse | Board of Nephrology Examiners Technology Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse | American Association of Neuroscience Nurses - American Board of Neuroscience Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse | Board of Nephrology Examiners Technology Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse | American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality | National Association for Healthcare Quality | Not Available |
| Certified in Executive Nursing Practice | American Organization of Nurse Executives Credentialing Center | Not Available |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | Wellness through Acute Care (Adult-Gerontology) | Not Available |
| Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner | Dermatology Nurses' Association | Not Available |
| Dermatology Nurse Certified | Dermatology Nurses' Association | Not Available |
| Geriatric Diabetic Certified Nurse | National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care | Not Available |
| Initial Certification | National Board on Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists | Not Available |
| Nonsurgical Pain Management | National Board on Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists | Not Available |
| Nurse Executive | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Nurse Executive Advanced | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Pain Management Nursing | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Progressive Care Nursing (Adult) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Progressive Care knowledge Professional (Adult) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
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