Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant
Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC1d • Onsite
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Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) - Charleston
Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC
•Onsite
About The Position
The Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant provides perioperative management for patients requiring anesthesia, including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative evaluation for anesthetized surgical and nonsurgical procedures. The assistant administers appropriate anesthetics under a written practice protocol developed with the attending anesthesiologists and in accordance with standards of practice. The role also includes providing resuscitative care as indicated, using anesthesia machines and related equipment, assisting with patient transport, maintaining patient records, participating in departmental teaching and continuing education, and maintaining a high level of professionalism. The position is based at one of MUSC’s downtown Charleston sites: MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, University Hospital, MUSC Ashley River Towers, or Rutledge Tower Ambulatory Surgery. These facilities provide anesthesia services across a broad range of surgical specialties and procedure areas. AAs practice under the clinical supervision of an anesthesiologist and the administrative supervision of the CRNA manager for their cost center. Work is scheduled for 40 hours per week; rotating shifts and overtime may be required. Self-scheduling and volunteer coverage for weekends, holidays, and nights are described for the University Hospital CRNA group.
Requirements
- Successfully complete an Anesthesiologist Assistant program certified by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants.
- Hold current certification from an agency recognized by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners and the Anesthesiologist’s Assistant Committee.
- Hold, or be eligible to obtain, a license to practice from the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners.
- Demonstrate current competency in the clinical privileges extended.
- Be proficient in operating anesthesia equipment and have current knowledge of anesthesia practice.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of healthcare-facility safety and knowledge and practice of universal precautions in patient contact.
- Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
- Maintain current Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with surgeons, residents, anesthesia personnel, and nursing staff.
- Meet the listed physical and sensory requirements, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying specified weights, fine motor functions, vision and hearing capabilities, and ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
- Be able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
Responsibilities
- Provide preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative evaluation and perioperative management of patients requiring anesthesia.
- Administer appropriate anesthetics under a written practice protocol developed with attending anesthesiologists and consistent with standards of practice.
- Provide resuscitative care as indicated.
- Operate anesthesia machines and related equipment.
- Assist in transporting patients.
- Maintain adequate patient records.
- Participate in departmental teaching activities and continuing education programs.
- Perform duties professionally and maintain effective working relationships with surgeons, residents, anesthesia personnel, and nursing staff.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $50,000 is available for specific locations.
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