Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist (CAA/CRNA) - Pediatric (Inpatient)
About The Position
The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology is seeking a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CAA/CRNA). This position is located in Milwaukee, WI at the Children's Wisconsin hospital campus. This role will work with a medically directed team involving faculty anesthesiologists, anesthesiology fellows, residents and advanced practice certified nurse anesthetists and CAAs. The successful candidate must possess the ability to provide high quality anesthesia care to a complex patient population, working directly under the supervision of our Adult Anesthesiologists and as part of a team of highly trained and dedicated team of CAAs and certified nurse anesthetists.
Requirements
- Candidates can be either a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant or Certified Nurse Anesthetists
- AHA BCLS and/or ACLS required
- Unrestricted Wisconsin licensure or eligible
- Board eligible for certification are also encouraged to apply
Nice To Haves
- Previous CAA/CRNA experience in Adult Anesthesiology or Adult Health Care experience a plus!
Responsibilities
- Function as a CAA/CRNA under the medical direction of a pediatric anesthesiologist.
- Administer general and local anesthesia
- Maintain anesthesia delivery systems and monitors, including testing and calibration
- Prepare patients to be effectively monitored
- Monitor patients under anesthesia
- Make recommendations regarding anesthetic care plans
- Perform post-procedure tests on patients to ensure that they are recovering well
- Responsible for the operation of anesthesia equipment to monitor patients while delivering direct anesthesia care.
- Provide direct patient care before, during and after anesthesia to ensure continuity of care and quality.
- Obtain complete patient medical histories, conducting physical exams, and pre-procedure interviews
- Review the complete patient medical history to confirm its authenticity with the patient/family to ensure it is accurate with the physical exams and pre-procedure interviews
- Administer/order required diagnostic and laboratory tests
- Work with Anesthesiologists to determine the next step of prep for the procedures and begin the stages of prepping the patient for the procedure
- Employ CPR or other emergency procedures as indicated
- Perform various administrative duties that might involve collecting medical records, conducting patient chart reviews, and following up with patients/families pre or post procedures.
Benefits
- Highly competitive Sign-On & Salary
- 8% matching 403(b) after two years of employment
- 20 days vacation and 8 observed holidays + paid sick time
- CME annual allowance - $2,000
- Potential to pick up additional shifts
- Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage
- Adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement program, wellness programs, and more special benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
