Cardiac Anesthesiology Assistant Resource Opportunity at Northside Hospital Gwinnett and Duluth

Northside Hospital•Lawrenceville, GA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Northside Hospital is an award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing institution. We are expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities, creating opportunities for healthcare professionals. Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) are highly skilled health professionals who work under the direction of licensed anesthesiologists to implement anesthesia care plans. CAAs work exclusively within the anesthesia care team environment as described by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). All CAAs possess a premedical background, a baccalaureate degree, and complete a comprehensive didactic and clinical program at the graduate school level. CAAs are trained extensively in the delivery and maintenance of quality anesthesia care, as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques. The goal of CAA education is to guide the transformation of qualified student applicants into competent healthcare practitioners who aspire to practice in the anesthesia care team.

Requirements

Holds current active state licensure as an Anesthesiologist Assistant in the state of Georgia and complies with any applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements concerning CAAs.
Graduate of a Master’s degree in Anesthesia.
Cardiac Experience in the EP or Cath Lab.
Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by this institution or state.
Demonstrates current competency in clinical responsibilities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of infection prevention and control techniques.
Ability to maintain confidential records.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience.
CVOR Experience.
Certified by National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA).

Responsibilities

Work under the direction of licensed anesthesiologists to implement anesthesia care plans.
Work exclusively within the anesthesia care team environment.
Deliver and maintain quality anesthesia care.
Utilize advanced patient monitoring techniques.
Perform clinically as an anesthetist in the facility setting on a regular basis.
Operate, use, and interpret data from a wide variety of equipment to perform anesthesia care, as well as necessary perioperative or operating room care to support patient safety and well-being.
Collaborate effectively with various clinical staff and other disciplines.
Provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
Assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age-specific needs.
Implement and adhere to facility policies and procedures.