AboutRonald Levy, M.D. Expertise Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. I am a board certified anesthesiologist who can answer all questions related to any type of Anesthesia with the exception of Pain Management.
Expert: Ronald Levy, M.D. Date: 8/3/2008 Subject: Other work for anesthesia residents
Question I am an anesthesia resident in my CA-2 year and due to personal circumstances I am interested in working for a year or two and taking time off from residency. Is it possible to be hired in the capacity of a CRNA by a hospital without a residency program so I could continue to gain anesthesia experience while I take the time I need to return into residency? Ha anyone ever heard of someone doing anything like this?
Answer No because you can't do it. A CRNA is a state licensed nursing position. You are not certified and don't have sufficient training to be a CRNA so no one will hire you. Also medico-legally no one would take such a risk. So I'm afraid you are out of luck.
Ronald Levy, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston
