Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA)- Milwaukee, Wisconsin

About the role

The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department of Anesthesia is seeking a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). This position is located in Milwaukee, WI.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality anesthesia care to a complex patient population, working directly under the supervision of our Adult Anesthesiologists and as part of a team of highly trained and dedicated team of CAAs and certified nurse anesthetists.
• Work in a medically directed team involving faculty anesthesiologists, anesthesiology fellows, residents, and advanced practice certified nurse anesthetists and CAAs.
• Participate in a variety of surgical specialties including Cardiac, Whipple, Neurosurgery, and Regional Pain teams.
• Perform procedures such as placement of central lines, arterial lines, fiber optic intubation, neuraxial anesthetics, and double lumen endotracheal tube placement.
• Join the Medical Direction of Level 1 Trauma Center.
• Teach and participate in teaching opportunities.

Requirements

• Wisconsin licensure or eligibility.
• AHA BCLS and/or ACLS certification.

Qualifications

• Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
• Master’s of Science in Anesthesiology (for CAA) or Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing (for CRNA).
• Board eligible for certification.

Skills

• Ability to provide high-quality anesthesia care.
• Experience in Adult Anesthesiology or Adult Health Care (preferred).

Benefits

• No call on nights and occasional weekends.
• Medical direction of 1:4.
• Ability to join specialty teams: Cardiac, Whipple, Neurosurgery, and Regional Pain teams.

Pay

Highly competitive sign-on bonus and salary.

Schedule

• 1 week on/1 week off.
• 3x13 hour shifts.
• Same Day off each week.