Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide competent clinical care consistent with professional standards including but not limited to:
  • Provide safe quality age appropriate anesthesia using established guidelines of clinical privileges approved by the Chairman of the Anesthesia Department.
  • Administration of anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgeries and other medical procedures under the direction of a physician anesthesiologist.
  • Provides and documents pre and post anesthetic evaluations.
  • Obtains informed consent for anesthesia.
  • Provides induction, maintenance, emergence and post anesthesia care.
  • Provide supportive assistance to residents and medical students on anesthesia rotations.
• Report and be accountable to the manager/director/clinical leader, while coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the approved clinical process in a hospital setting.
• Foster a learning environment for patient/families, nurses and other members of the healthcare team, including students.
• Be accountable for safety, identify and correct problems, and integrate evidence and best practices into clinical care.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Lead and coordinate teams, appropriately delegate, coordinate care and collaborate with others as equal members of the inter-professional care team to integrate clinical knowledge.

Education

• Minimum Qualifications: Successful completion of a program for the education and training of anesthesiologist assistants approved by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
• Successfully passed the national certifying examination through the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologists Assistants within one year of completion of required didactic and clinical requirements
• Experience: None
• Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: Required Active medical license through the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision in Oklahoma PALS or ACLS certified. Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Demonstrated critical thinking in all areas of professional practice.
• Demonstrated highly developed clinical assessment and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of the principles relative to the patient’s age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other medical staff, peers and subordinates.
• Cultural awareness including preventing and addressing horizontal violence and impairment.
• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of policies and protocols at a department and campus/system level.

Working Conditions

• Reliable transportation as must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Benefits

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.