Anesthesiologist Assistant

Job Summary

Under medical direction of staff anesthesiologist, this position provides professional anesthesia services in all hospital areas. Assists with anesthesia related medical situations such as airway maintenance and pulmonary ventilation.

Responsibilities

• Performs preoperative evaluation by assessing staff notes, progress notes, lab work, and patient histories to determine the most appropriate anesthetic management.
• Monitors functioning of all equipment and induces general and/or regional anesthesia by using anesthesia procedures and methods.
• Manages the anesthetic procedure by monitoring appropriate physical, physiochemical, and biochemical indicators such as blood pressure, heart rate, EKG, blood loss, patient position, pulmonary compliance, arterial blood bases, etc.
• Adjusts anesthesia procedures as required; informs other medical personnel of all necessary developments.
• Oversees recovery from anesthesia by observing the appropriate indicators in surgery as well as the post-anesthesia recovery room; performs post-operative evaluation.
• Makes appropriate entries in staff notes, on anesthesia records, and in the patients’ charts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA); current professional licensure in the state of Utah;
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.
• The CAA certification is granted after successful completion of an accredited anesthesiologist assistant program.

Preferences

• Type: Benefited Staff

Benefits

• Standard Hours per Week: 40
• Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
• Shift: Day
• Work Schedule: Day
• Location: Campus City - Salt Lake City, UT
• Total Compensation Package: $231,000 - $247,000 annually, including a 14.2% employer contribution to your 401(k).
• Moving Stipend/Sign On Bonus: $30,000
• Paid Time Off: 7.6 weeks or 38 days, including vacation, personal leave days, CME time and paid holidays.
• Sick Days: 12 annually (96 hours), earned monthly.
• Hourly Rate for Extra Work: $145 per hour.

Additional Information

• University Retirement System (URS) participation: Eligible new hires may enroll in URS if they make the election before becoming eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).
• Contact Information: Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information.
• U.S. Citizenship: Required.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possesses a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
• Veterans’ Preference: Extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.
• Reasonable Accommodations: Provided to individuals with disabilities.
• Title IX Coordinator: Contact the Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO) for more information.
• Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Offenses: Information available at the University of Utah.
• Transfer of Benefits: New hires on a 12-month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.