Anesthesiologist Assistant

The Ohio State University

82d • Onsite

About The Position

The AA functions as an integral Member of the patient care team, whose members reflect a culture of cooperation, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The team provides patient care and supportive services that are directed toward the achievement of quality patient outcomes, improvement of service levels, reduction in length of hospitalizations and reduction of cost. The AA is a certified non-physician anesthesia provider who demonstrates excellence in all areas of anesthesia practice including but not limited to anesthesia case management, staff education and clinical research. The AA manages complex, unpredictable anesthesia situations. The AA must be competent in technical, cognitive and interpersonal skills required to serve those patients receiving anesthesia care and services. The AA is expected to practice within the established Medical Center guidelines, statutes established by the state medical board, anesthesia, (policies, procedures, protocols), and adhere to the Intensive Caring Value Statements. The AA works as a member of the patient care team and collaborates with an MDA in the anesthetic care of each and every patient.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited school for anesthesia assistants (18month or 24month program)
• Current certification from the NCCAA
• Current licensure from the Ohio State Medical Board
• Current ACLS certification
• Must be eligible to obtain clinical privileges as designated by the OSUMC Corporate Credentialing Office
• Maintain NCCAA Certification
• Maintain Ohio State Medical Board Licensure
• Maintain ACLS certification
• Maintain Clinical credentials with OSUMC Corporate Credentialing

Responsibilities

• Anesthesia case management
• Staff education
• Clinical research
• Managing complex, unpredictable anesthesia situations
• Practicing within established Medical Center guidelines, statutes established by the state medical board, anesthesia (policies, procedures, protocols)
• Adhering to the Intensive Caring Value Statements
• Collaborating with an MDA in the anesthetic care of each and every patient

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree