Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant
About the role
The College of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, is seeking a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA). This position supports the University’s mission to provide excellent patient care.
Essential Functions
- Obtain an appropriate and accurate preanesthetic health history, perform an appropriate physical examination, and record pertinent data in an organized and legible manner.
- Obtain diagnostic laboratory and related studies as appropriate, such as drawing arterial and venous blood samples and any other necessary patient fluids.
- Insert and interpret data from invasive monitoring modalities such as arterial lines, pulmonary artery catheterization, and central venous lines, as delegated by the supervising physician anesthesiologist.
- Administer anesthetic agents and controlled substances under the direction of a supervising physician anesthesiologist. This includes, but not limited to, administration of induction agents, maintaining and altering anesthesia levels, administering adjunctive treatment, and providing continuity of anesthetic care into and during the post-operative recovery period.
- Make post-anesthesia patient rounds by recording patient progress notes, compiling and recording case summaries, and by transcribing standing and specific orders.
- Evaluate and treat life-threatening situations, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, based on established protocols.
- Perform duties in intensive care units, pain clinics, and other settings, as appropriate.
- Perform administrative duties in an anesthesiology department.
- Participate in the clinical instruction of others.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need.
Required Education
A Master's Degree in Anesthesiologist Assistant program or related field.
Required Trainings/Certifications
- Active Ohio Anesthesiologist Assistant license
- National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) certification
- Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) Certificate
- Certificate of Authority to practice in Ohio as a C-AA by the date of hire
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include:
- Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: [[custRCM_PostingSalary]]
- Comprehensive Tuition Remission
- Robust Retirement Plans
- Real Work-Life Balance
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
Important
To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
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