CAA-Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina - WakeMed Raleigh Hospital

Status: Full-time/Exempt

About the Role

The CAA manages all anesthetics in a Care Team Model at WakeMed Raleigh Hospital. WakeMed Raleigh is one of three full-service hospital locations within WakeMed’s 941-bed system, serving the Triangle area with seven emergency departments, a dedicated children’s hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, and over 90 physician ambulatory offices. As Wake County’s only Level 1 Trauma Center, WakeMed Raleigh offers high patient acuity, allowing CAAs to fully implement their clinical skills and expand expertise across specialties including cardiac, pediatrics, obstetrics, endocrinology, orthopedics, ENT, plastics, podiatry, and neurosurgery.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients’ history for allergies or illnesses that would affect anesthesia.
• Evaluate and prepare patients, provide education about surgeries/procedures and recovery, and discuss possible side effects.
• Liaise with other members of the healthcare team such as MDs, nurses, and other healthcare workers.
• Determine appropriate amount, type, and method of anesthesia administration.
• Perform anesthetics; administer medication to patients for pain relief.
• Supervise and assist other CAAs.
• Oversee recovery and pain management of patients.
• Inform patients of post-surgical and pain management procedures.
• Assist in patient procedure preparation.
• Provide support to other healthcare teams.
• Advise patients on medication type and dosage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant, or in the process of completing certification through an accredited CAA program.
• Current or compact RN license in North Carolina, or ability to obtain NC licensure.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• OR current AA license through the Medical Board with BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Skills

• Ability to provide safe pre- and post-anesthetic care using innovative and proven techniques.
• Ability to assess patients’ medical history and plan anesthesia administration for optimal outcomes.
• High patient acuity with compassionate care delivery.
• Ability to work both in a team and autonomously as needed.
• Strong written and oral communication skills under pressure.
• Proficiency with medical equipment and computers.
• Maintain a collaborative attitude and professional demeanor.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and perform frequent, prolonged movement.
• Frequent contact with patients, physicians, leadership, facility, and medical office staff.
• Ability to work in a hospital environment that may be stressful or disruptive.