Anesthesiologist Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree preparation.
• Less than one year of experience.
• Work under a licensed anesthesiologist; the supervising anesthesiologist remains accountable for the assistant’s activities.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia under an anesthesiologist’s medical direction, taking account of the patient’s cardiovascular, respiratory, and metabolic health.
• Perform advanced treatments, including airway interventions, tracheal intubation, starting and adjusting vasoactive infusions, administering vasoactive and anesthetic drugs, and administering blood.
• Consult the supervising anesthesiologist for anesthesia induction and tracheal extubation, as well as for unexpected events or significant deviations from the expected anesthetic course.
• Establish a comprehensive patient database through chart and medical-record review, patient examination, and interview to support anesthetic planning.
• Order appropriate pre-operative evaluations and pre-medications after consultation with the anesthesiologist, who is responsible for those orders.
• Promote a patient-focused culture that supports BEST Patient Care.
• Initiate multi-parameter monitoring before anesthesia or in acute care settings, including ASA Standard Monitors and arterial and venous catheters; manipulate and interpret data from central venous, pulmonary artery, and intracranial catheters; and use other indicated monitors or devices.
• Assist with post-operative patient management, including ventilator support and acute pain management according to protocols or in consultation with the anesthesiologist.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.