Anesthetist Jobs for OPT Students
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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Job Summary
Responds to the anesthetic needs of patients and coordinates their care with other perioperative personnel during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. Administers anesthesia services to patients for medical and surgical procedures relevant to the facility under the medical direction of staff anesthesiologist. Responds to the emergent airway management within the facility as needed. May be on-call, either in-house or from home, as required by the facility.
Accountabilities
- Formulates anesthetic plan with anesthesiologist. Discusses plan and the risks, benefits, and options with the patient. Prepares for the administration of anesthetic and implementation of plan. - 15%
- Performs special line placement procedures granted within the guidelines for the practice setting, including but not to limited intravenous and arterial line insertion. - 10%
- Documents appropriate data on pre-anesthesia assessment. Documents intraoperative anesthesia care on intra-op anesthesia record, including but not limited to charting vital signs, drug deliveries, fluid and blood deliveries, fluid loss, events and their times, and appropriate comments. Documents appropriate charges, quality indicators, and controlled substance disbursement use and waste. - 25%
- Maintains age specific competence in anesthesia technical skills appropriate for the practice setting. Skills include (but not limited to) airway management, induction, blocks, and general anesthesia. - 20%
- Maintains and acquires new knowledge of anesthesia pharmacology (including new drugs), anesthesia modalities, techniques, and technology. - 15%
- Provides a safe practice environment by utilizing a systematic approach to minimize risk (to patient and providers) of infection, physical injury, psychological stress, and equipment failure. - 15%
- Performs Point of Care testing, as required by regulatory requirements and organization policy and procedures.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Master's Degree - Nurse Anesthesia
No previous experience required.
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licensure
- SC RN - Advance Practice
- CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist
In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Noted Above
In lieu of the Master's Degree in Anesthesia, will accept CRNA's which graduated before December 31, 2003 from an advanced, organized formal education program for nurse anesthetists accredited by the national accreditation organization of the CRNA specialty.
Other Required Skills and Experience
Mathematical Skills
Patient Equip (Vitals, Suction, Defib)
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Location
Richland
Facility
2470 Richland Anesthesiology
Department
24701000 Richland Anesthesiology - Practice Operations
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Job Summary
Responds to the anesthetic needs of patients and coordinates their care with other perioperative personnel during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. Administers anesthesia services to patients for medical and surgical procedures relevant to the facility under the medical direction of staff anesthesiologist. Responds to the emergent airway management within the facility as needed. May be on-call, either in-house or from home, as required by the facility.
Accountabilities
- Formulates anesthetic plan with anesthesiologist. Discusses plan and the risks, benefits, and options with the patient. Prepares for the administration of anesthetic and implementation of plan. - 15%
- Performs special line placement procedures granted within the guidelines for the practice setting, including but not to limited intravenous and arterial line insertion. - 10%
- Documents appropriate data on pre-anesthesia assessment. Documents intraoperative anesthesia care on intra-op anesthesia record, including but not limited to charting vital signs, drug deliveries, fluid and blood deliveries, fluid loss, events and their times, and appropriate comments. Documents appropriate charges, quality indicators, and controlled substance disbursement use and waste. - 25%
- Maintains age specific competence in anesthesia technical skills appropriate for the practice setting. Skills include (but not limited to) airway management, induction, blocks, and general anesthesia. - 20%
- Maintains and acquires new knowledge of anesthesia pharmacology (including new drugs), anesthesia modalities, techniques, and technology. - 15%
- Provides a safe practice environment by utilizing a systematic approach to minimize risk (to patient and providers) of infection, physical injury, psychological stress, and equipment failure. - 15%
- Performs Point of Care testing, as required by regulatory requirements and organization policy and procedures.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Master's Degree - Nurse Anesthesia
No previous experience required.
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licensure
- SC RN - Advance Practice
- CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist
In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Noted Above
In lieu of the Master's Degree in Anesthesia, will accept CRNA's which graduated before December 31, 2003 from an advanced, organized formal education program for nurse anesthetists accredited by the national accreditation organization of the CRNA specialty.
Other Required Skills and Experience
Mathematical Skills
Patient Equip (Vitals, Suction, Defib)
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Location
Richland
Facility
2470 Richland Anesthesiology
Department
24701000 Richland Anesthesiology - Practice Operations
Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
How to Get Visa 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.
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.
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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.
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