OPT Anesthetist Jobs
Anesthetist jobs on OPT are available at hospitals, surgical centers, and academic medical institutions across the U.S. Most roles require USMLE completion or CRNA licensure, so your credential timeline matters. STEM OPT extension may apply if your anesthesia program falls under an eligible classification.
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Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is a licensed nurse with advanced training in anesthesia. The CRNA administers, monitors, and adjusts anesthetic doses for patients of all ages during surgery and other procedures.
Limited to select locations based on unique workplace dynamics.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Interprets physician's pre-anesthetic evaluation and lab data.
- Reviews health history, including psychosocial as well as biophysical. Reviews all current laboratory data.
- Performs pre-induction examination and inspection of body parts or organ systems related to an anesthetic plan. Reviews the proposed surgery with the patient.
- Perform a brief physical assessment of the patient, dentures, prosthetic devices, allergies, and NPO status. Verify that all prescribed safety standards have been met before anesthesia induction. Check the machine checklist, functional suction equipment, airway management equipment, proper placement of monitoring and electrosurgical electrodes, and physical positioning.
- Induces and maintains general anesthesia at safe levels. Uses techniques prescribed by the staff anesthesiologist or customary department methods.
- Selects and administers anesthetic techniques, medications, and adjunctive drugs according to accepted departmental guidelines.
- Performs intratracheal intubation and extubation protecting the patient at all times.
- Identifies and manages emergency situations according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Performs regional anesthesia using techniques prescribed by the assigned staff anesthesiologist or techniques customarily used within the department.
- Selects and administers regional anesthetic techniques, medications, and adjunctive drugs according to accepted departmental guidelines.
- Identifies and manages emergency situations according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Monitors life support functions, recording various data, and verifies equipment is working. All available noninvasive monitoring equipment will be used on patients receiving general anesthesia (i.e., BP, EKG, oximeter, pre-cardial stethoscope/esophageal stethoscope, temperature, oxygen analyzer, and SARA). All data will be recorded. BP and pulse will be recorded every 5 minutes. Other pulses will be recorded every 15 minutes. A pre-anesthetic machine checklist will be performed and documented for every procedure involving the Department of Anesthesia.
- Manage fluid, blood, and electrolyte loss and replacement within the guidelines of the Department of Anesthesia policies and procedures.
- Performs basic perioperative diagnostic testing and documents it in the anesthetic record. Closely helps and monitors life functions. In case of an adverse drug response, takes corrective action and consults the senior Staff Anesthesiologist promptly. Records all important events during the procedure, including tourniquet time and pressure, changes in the operation site, and drug injections by the surgeon. All unusual events must be clearly documented in the anesthetic record.
- Terminates anesthesia in a timely fashion, ensuring patient safety to post-anesthetic recovery room. Reverses anesthetic according to departmental guidelines.
- Protects the patient during transportation to the Recovery Room. Gives a detailed report to the assigned Recovery Room personnel. Informs the Recovery Room Anesthesiologist and assigned Staff Anesthesiologist of any complications. Follows the post-anesthetic course to recognize anesthetic-related complications. Documents post-anesthetic visits in the Progress Note form up to 24 hours post-anesthetic. This note includes the date, time, patient status information, and the visitor's signature.
Key Success Factors
- Obtains 40 CEUs every two years.
- Maintains certification and registration.
- Keeps informed of current trends and updated procedures.
- Knows about the current concepts of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Demonstrates ability to accept and initiate change.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with others.
- Functions as part of a health care/anesthesia team.
- Ability to work variable hours.
- Ability to share "on call" duties and be able to respond in the acceptable time frame.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Bachelor's
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA)
ACLS (ACLS): ACLS in 30 days of hire or transfer.
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS in 30 days of hire or transfer.
About us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is a licensed nurse with advanced training in anesthesia. The CRNA administers, monitors, and adjusts anesthetic doses for patients of all ages during surgery and other procedures.
Limited to select locations based on unique workplace dynamics.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Interprets physician's pre-anesthetic evaluation and lab data.
- Reviews health history, including psychosocial as well as biophysical. Reviews all current laboratory data.
- Performs pre-induction examination and inspection of body parts or organ systems related to an anesthetic plan. Reviews the proposed surgery with the patient.
- Perform a brief physical assessment of the patient, dentures, prosthetic devices, allergies, and NPO status. Verify that all prescribed safety standards have been met before anesthesia induction. Check the machine checklist, functional suction equipment, airway management equipment, proper placement of monitoring and electrosurgical electrodes, and physical positioning.
- Induces and maintains general anesthesia at safe levels. Uses techniques prescribed by the staff anesthesiologist or customary department methods.
- Selects and administers anesthetic techniques, medications, and adjunctive drugs according to accepted departmental guidelines.
- Performs intratracheal intubation and extubation protecting the patient at all times.
- Identifies and manages emergency situations according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Performs regional anesthesia using techniques prescribed by the assigned staff anesthesiologist or techniques customarily used within the department.
- Selects and administers regional anesthetic techniques, medications, and adjunctive drugs according to accepted departmental guidelines.
- Identifies and manages emergency situations according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Monitors life support functions, recording various data, and verifies equipment is working. All available noninvasive monitoring equipment will be used on patients receiving general anesthesia (i.e., BP, EKG, oximeter, pre-cardial stethoscope/esophageal stethoscope, temperature, oxygen analyzer, and SARA). All data will be recorded. BP and pulse will be recorded every 5 minutes. Other pulses will be recorded every 15 minutes. A pre-anesthetic machine checklist will be performed and documented for every procedure involving the Department of Anesthesia.
- Manage fluid, blood, and electrolyte loss and replacement within the guidelines of the Department of Anesthesia policies and procedures.
- Performs basic perioperative diagnostic testing and documents it in the anesthetic record. Closely helps and monitors life functions. In case of an adverse drug response, takes corrective action and consults the senior Staff Anesthesiologist promptly. Records all important events during the procedure, including tourniquet time and pressure, changes in the operation site, and drug injections by the surgeon. All unusual events must be clearly documented in the anesthetic record.
- Terminates anesthesia in a timely fashion, ensuring patient safety to post-anesthetic recovery room. Reverses anesthetic according to departmental guidelines.
- Protects the patient during transportation to the Recovery Room. Gives a detailed report to the assigned Recovery Room personnel. Informs the Recovery Room Anesthesiologist and assigned Staff Anesthesiologist of any complications. Follows the post-anesthetic course to recognize anesthetic-related complications. Documents post-anesthetic visits in the Progress Note form up to 24 hours post-anesthetic. This note includes the date, time, patient status information, and the visitor's signature.
Key Success Factors
- Obtains 40 CEUs every two years.
- Maintains certification and registration.
- Keeps informed of current trends and updated procedures.
- Knows about the current concepts of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Demonstrates ability to accept and initiate change.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with others.
- Functions as part of a health care/anesthesia team.
- Ability to work variable hours.
- Ability to share "on call" duties and be able to respond in the acceptable time frame.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Bachelor's
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA)
ACLS (ACLS): ACLS in 30 days of hire or transfer.
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS in 30 days of hire or transfer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Anesthetist
Confirm your OPT end date before applying
Anesthesia hiring cycles move slowly. Many positions take three to six months to fill. Knowing exactly how much OPT time you have left helps you target roles with start dates your authorization can realistically support.
Check whether your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Some anesthesia programs, particularly those with a strong biomedical or science classification, qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before applying to roles requiring longer authorization timelines.
Target hospitals with established GME or CRNA training programs
Large academic medical centers and teaching hospitals are most familiar with sponsoring foreign-trained clinicians. They have compliance infrastructure in place, making OPT work authorization a routine process rather than an obstacle for their HR teams.
Get your credentials verified early
Anesthetist roles require state licensure, board certification, and often DEA registration. Start credential verification immediately after accepting an offer. Delays in this process can push your start date past your OPT expiration window.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship during the offer stage
Hospitals that hire on OPT often have immigration counsel on retainer. Raise H-1B visa sponsorship directly during offer negotiation. Healthcare employers who regularly hire internationally are generally familiar with the process and timeline.
Understand cap-exempt employer options in healthcare
Nonprofit hospitals and university-affiliated medical centers are often cap-exempt H-1B employers. If your OPT is expiring, these employers can file an H-1B petition outside the annual lottery, giving you a more reliable path to continued authorization.
Anesthetist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an anesthetist in the U.S. on OPT?
Yes, if you hold a valid EAD issued for post-completion OPT. Your employment must be directly related to your field of study, so your anesthesia or nurse anesthesia degree needs to align with the role. CRNA positions typically require an MSN or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia, and your OPT must be tied to that specific program.
Do anesthetist jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Many do. Hospitals and surgical centers that hire anesthetists on OPT frequently sponsor H-1B visas because the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a graduate-level clinical degree. Academic medical centers and nonprofit hospitals are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the annual lottery. Raise sponsorship early in your conversations with employers.
How do I find anesthetist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate lists anesthetist and CRNA positions at employers with a documented history of sponsoring international candidates. Filtering by OPT-friendly employers saves significant time compared to applying broadly and learning about sponsorship limitations after the interview process. Start your search on Migrate Mate to focus on roles where your authorization is already a known quantity for the employer.
Does my anesthesia degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your program's CIP code. Nurse anesthesia programs are typically classified under nursing or health professions CIP codes, which do not qualify for STEM OPT. However, if your degree was conferred under a biomedical sciences or biological and physical sciences classification, it may qualify. Check with your DSO immediately, as this affects how much time you have before needing a visa change.
What happens if my OPT expires before I complete state licensure?
If your EAD expires before you obtain your state anesthesia license, you cannot legally work, even if your employer wants to keep you. Plan for this gap by starting the licensure application as early as possible, ideally before your OPT period begins. Some states allow provisional practice under supervision during the licensing process, but confirm this with your state board and your DSO.