Certified Anesthesiogist Assistant

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina – Raleigh ASC Division

Status: Full-time, Exempt

About the Role

The Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant manages all anesthetics with encouraged and supported autonomy while practicing in an ACT setting within our 4 Raleigh ASC Division facilities: OrthoNC, WakeMed North Surgery Center, UNC Rex Surgery Center of Cary, and WakeMed Cary Surgery Center. The CAA will use high patient acuity, allowing them to fully implement their clinical skills and education and continue to expand within any area of expertise that may be desired. The schedule is Monday through Friday with occasional early outs and days off.

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.
• Assist other physicians and other anesthetists.
• 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

• Must be a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant or in the process of completing certification through an accredited CAA program.
• Current or compact RN license in the state of North Carolina, or able to obtain NC licensure.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• At least 5 years of experience; new graduates are not accepted for this position.
• Clean malpractice history.

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 the best outcome.
• High patient acuity with the ability to provide compassionate care to every patient.
• Ability to work in a team but also autonomously when needed.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly under pressure.
• Proficient with technology including medical equipment and computers.
• Maintain a friendly, collaborative attitude and professional demeanor at all times.

Work Environment

• Must have the ability to stand for longer periods of time and be accustomed to frequent and prolonged movement.
• Involves frequent contact with patients, physicians, leadership, facility, and medical office staff.
• Ability to perform work in a hospital environment where the setting may be stressful and often disruptive.

Pay

Compensation is on par with hospital-based pay and experience. Signing bonus is available.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation for the Raleigh area.
• Sign-on bonus potential.
• Retention increases.
• 401k with safe harbor and match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 6-9 weeks of PTO based on experience.
• Paid malpractice, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Short-term disability offered in addition to supplemental insurances.

Schedule

Monday - Friday; no nights, weekends, or call.