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.
  • The CAA may order additional analyses, consultations, lab work, and peri-anesthetic medications as warranted.
• Maintains anesthesia equipment and induces general and/or regional anesthesia by using anesthesia procedures and methods.
  • 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.

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; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.

Benefits

• Total compensation package ranging from $292,000 to $311,000 annually, including a 14.2% employer contribution to your 401(k).
• $30,000 moving stipend/sign on bonus to make relocation effortless.
• Paid Time Off details—7.6 weeks or 38 days, including vacation, personal leave days, CME time and paid holidays.
• Accrues twelve sick days annually (96 hours), earned monthly to support your well-being throughout the year.
• Earns an impressive $145 per hour for any work beyond your clinical commitment.
• Lives and works in beautiful Utah!

Pay

Pay Rate Range: $231,000 - $247,000

Schedule

Full Time

Location

Campus