Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist (CAA/CRNA) - Pediatric (Inpatient)

About the role

The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology is seeking a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CAA/CRNA). This position is located in Milwaukee, WI at the Children's Wisconsin hospital campus. This role will work with a medically directed team involving faculty anesthesiologists, anesthesiology fellows, residents and advanced practice certified nurse anesthetists and CAAs.

Responsibilities

• Function as a CAA/CRNA under the medical direction of a pediatric anesthesiologist.
• Administer general and local anesthesia.
• Maintain anesthesia delivery systems and monitors, including testing and calibration.
• Prepare patients to be effectively monitored.
• Maintain monitoring of patients under anesthesia.
• Make recommendations regarding anesthetic care plans.
• Perform post-procedure tests on patients to ensure they are recovering well.
• Operate anesthesia equipment to monitor patients while delivering direct anesthesia care.
• Provide direct patient care before, during and after anesthesia to ensure continuity of care and quality.
• Obtain complete patient medical histories, conducting physical exams, and pre-procedure interviews.
• Administer/order required diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Work with Anesthesiologists to determine the next step of prep for the procedures and begin the stages of prepping the patient for the procedure.
• Employ CPR or other emergency procedures as indicated.
• Perform various administrative duties that might involve collecting medical records, conducting patient chart reviews, and following up with patients/families pre or post procedures.

Requirements

Preferred Experience: Previous CAA/CRNA experience in Adult Anesthesiology or Adult Health Care experience a plus!

Minimum Education: CAA: Master’s of Science in Anesthesiology CRNA: Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing

Certification: Candidates can be either a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant or Certified Nurse Anesthetists

AHA BCLS and/or ACLS required

Board eligible for certification are also encouraged to apply

Qualifications

Licensure: Unrestricted Wisconsin licensure or eligible

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Highly competitive Sign-On & Salary

8% matching 403(b) after two years of employment

20 days vacation and 8 observed holidays + paid sick time

CME annual allowance - $2,000

Potential to pick up additional shifts

Roads to success

Adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement program, wellness programs, and more special benefits

Pay

Salaried (Exempt)

Schedule

Full-Time (1.0 FTE)