Chief Nurse Anesthetist

SUMMARY

The Chief Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Chief CRNA) provides executive-level clinical, operational, and administrative leadership for the CRNA and Anesthesia Technicians practice across UT Southwestern Medical Center, in a role that is 80% administrative and 20% clinical. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Anesthesiology Services and Associate Vice President (AVP) of Perioperative Services, this role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, efficient, and evidence-based anesthesia care across all clinical settings. The Chief CRNA oversees CRNA and Anesthesia Technicians workforce strategy, clinical practice standards, operational performance, academic engagement, and regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of professionalism, collaboration, innovation, and patient-centered care. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Job Duties (80% administrative, 20% clinical) 

Clinical Leadership