Certified Anesthesia Provider (CAA or CRNA)
About The Position
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 also 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. Employee work schedules will be established and maintained on a fair and equitable basis to ensure optimal patient care and the safe, efficient operation of Children's National.
Requirements
- M.S. in Anesthesia in a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Program Anesthesiologist Assistant (Required)
- Anesthesiologist Assistant DC Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Upon Hire (Required)
- Anesthesiologist Assistant National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologists Assistants Upon Hire (Required)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Upon Hire
Nice To Haves
- 1 (one) year of work related experience in pediatric care.
Responsibilities
- Collecting preoperative data and performing physical examinations.
- Managing supportive therapy such as intravenous fluids and blood products.
- Administering cardiovascular drugs as supportive therapy.
- Making anesthetic adjustments using intraoperative monitoring modalities.
- Providing a safe transition from the operating room to the recovery area.
- Performing functions in post operative pain assessment and management.
- Participating in administrative affairs, research, and clinical instruction.
- Pretesting and calibrating anesthesia equipment, monitors and delivery systems.
- Inserting venous, arterial, and other invasive catheters.
- Delivering drugs for induction and maintenance of anesthesia.
- Placing, delivering, and managing regional anesthesia.
- Securing and managing the airway.
- Managing supportive therapy such as intravenous fluids and blood products.
- Administering cardiovascular drugs as supportive therapy.
- Making anesthetic adjustments using intraoperative monitoring modalities.
- Providing a safe transition from the operating room to the recovery area.
- Performing functions in post operative pain assessment and management.
- Participating in administrative affairs, research, and clinical instruction.
- Must be current with CME credits.
- Maintain and enhance current knowledge by attending continuing education conferences within the hospital or at the regional or national level.
- Participate in the education of other medical practitioners by acting as a mentor, preceptor and role model.
- Evaluate and use literature and research findings to support practice decisions.
- Design, conduct, and/or participate in research studies.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
- Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
- Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
- Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
