CRNA/CAA Pediatric Anesthesiology
About The Position
The University of Colorado Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, is seeking a full-time Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our faculty. The CRNA/CAA Anesthetist will play a vital role in providing specialized anesthesia care to pediatric patients undergoing surgical and medical procedures. The primary clinical site for this position is Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO), a 600-bed tertiary care children’s hospital located on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. CHCO has a level IV NICU and is the only level 1 pediatric trauma center in Colorado. The Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) will work under the medical direction of attending anesthesiologists and assist in delivering and documenting pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care. Anesthesia services may be provided in operating rooms, procedure centers, radiology, and special procedure areas as needed. The administration of anesthesia will always be supervised by attending anesthesiologists. In addition to clinical responsibilities, CAAs/CRNAs in this department are also faculty members of the School of Medicine and are expected to contribute to the teaching needs of the Department and the School. Collaboration with all members of the anesthesia department, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals is essential, and adherence to departmental policies and procedures is expected.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant or Registered Nurse Anesthetist educational program and active certification.
- Strong working and theoretical knowledge of Anesthesia.
- Experience in teaching Anesthesia.
- Self-directing in contributing to meeting the Department's expectations as a group and maintaining the necessary requirements certification (CME credits) and licensure.
- Possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of the position.
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 years pediatric experience CAA/CRNA preferred or pediatric nursing / clinical care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Record relevant events during anesthesia administration, including vital signs, drug administration, and procedures performed, following established documentation guidelines.
- Safely transport patients to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) and provide a brief report on anesthesia care to PACU nurses.
- Maintain progress notes on patients.
- Comply with departmental requirements for billing purposes.
- Assist in delivering and documenting pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care.
- Contribute to the teaching needs of the Department and the School of Medicine.
- Collaborate with all members of the anesthesia department, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Adhere to departmental policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 15/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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