Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CNRA)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

X-Ray Associates of New Mexico (XRANM) is seeking experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to join our Interventional Radiology team as independent contractors (1099) in Albuquerque, NM.

Join a well-established organization with over 70 years of service in the New Mexico medical community and be part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality patient care in an outpatient setting.

Position Summary

The CRNA will provide conscious sedation services for a variety of Interventional Radiology procedures under the supervision of Interventional Radiologists. This role plays a key part in ensuring patient comfort, safety, and positive procedural outcomes.

This is an outpatient-only setting with a consistent weekday schedule and no nights, weekends, holidays, or call .

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage conscious sedation for Interventional Radiology procedures.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after sedation to ensure safety and stability.
• Collaborate closely with radiologists, nurses, and technologists to support procedural workflow.
• Assess patient condition and medical history to determine sedation readiness.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient status during procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of sedation and patient care.
• Follow all facility protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure patient comfort and deliver a high standard of peri-procedural care.

• Current Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) certification required.
• Active RN license (New Mexico or compact state eligible).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in conscious sedation (required).
• ACLS certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently in an outpatient procedural environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.