CAA (Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant) - Mercy Hospital (Part-time .5 - .8 FTE) - Sign-on Bonus & Loan Repayment Eligible!

About the role

Cleveland Clinic is currently seeking Anesthesiologist Assistants for part-time opportunities at Mercy Hospital, located in the city of Canton, Ohio. Part-time is classified as 20 – 32 hours per week (.5 – .8 FTE).

Mercy Hospital is a tertiary care facility and a Level 2 Trauma Center. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work environment where Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), and Medical Doctor Anesthesiologists (MDAs) share responsibilities and hold each other's contributions in high regard.

Responsibilities

• Administers anesthesia to patients rendering them insensitive to pain during surgery.
• Maintains a sterile field and sets up anesthesia equipment.
• Monitors the patient's physical reaction to the anesthetic and informs the physician of any adverse condition.
• Administers emergency measures when complications arise.
• Obtains a comprehensive patient history and performs relevant elements of a physical exam.
• Discusses findings and anesthetic plan with supervising anesthesiologist before induction of anesthesia.
• Reviews the patient's condition with the anesthesiologist immediately prior to the induction of anesthesia.
• Pretests and calibrates anesthesia delivery systems.
• Administers blood, blood products and supportive fluids.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or higher from an institution of higher learning accredited by an organization recognized by the board of regents.
• Certifications: Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants. Current, valid certificate of registration. Written practice protocol consistent with section 4760.09 of the Revised Code. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) are required.
• Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Work Experience: None required.
• Physical Requirements: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds and ability to push, pull, and navigate supply carts weighing up to 200 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions of working irregular hours. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or higher from an institution of higher learning accredited by an organization recognized by the board of regents.
• Certifications: Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants. Current, valid certificate of registration. Written practice protocol consistent with section 4760.09 of the Revised Code. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) are required.
• Experience: None required.

Skills

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of anesthesia administration and monitoring techniques.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and pharmacology.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and make quick decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and supplemental pay rate.
• Sign-on bonuses for eligible new graduates and experienced providers.
• Student loan repayment.
• Paid time off plus 6 paid holidays.
• CEU package and internal CEU opportunities.
• Professional reimbursements.
• Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits – effective day one of employment.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability coverage for full-time caregivers.
• Relocation reimbursement.
• Paid interview expenses.
• Retirement Savings Plans (up to 5.5% total Cleveland Clinic contributions immediately upon hire/ increases with years of service).
• Malpractice covered at no cost to the AA.
• Research and teaching opportunities (not required, but available if interested).
• Cleveland Clinic is an eligible employer for PSLF (Public Student Loan Forgiveness).

Pay

Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $230,000.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $299,000.00