Certified Anesthesiology Assistant - Anesthesiology - Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus

About the role

Become a Valued Member of Your Anesthesiology Team

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients of any age, in any setting, to obtain a preliminary pre-anesthetic health history, perform an appropriate pre-anesthetic physical examination, and record pertinent data in an organized and legible manner for review by an anesthesiologist.
• Obtain and interpret diagnostic laboratory and related studies as appropriate, such as drawing arterial and venous blood samples.
• Establish noninvasive and invasive routine monitoring modalities as delegated by the responsible anesthesiologist.
• Auxiliary in the application and interpretation of advanced monitoring techniques such as pulmonary artery catheterization, electroencephalographic spectral analysis, echocardiography and evoked potentials.
• Auxiliary in the induction, maintenance, and alteration of depths of sedation/anesthesia; administration of supportive treatment; and provision of continuity of anesthetic care into and during the postoperative recovery period.
• Auxiliary in the utilization of advanced life support techniques including airway management and appropriate ventilatory support.
• Auxiliary in the execution of post-anesthesia patient rounds by recording patient progress notes, compiling and recording case summaries, and transcribing standing and specific orders.
• Evaluate life-threatening situations and administer appropriate treatment, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, based on established protocols (i.e., basic life support, advance cardiac life support, and pediatric advanced life support).
• Auxiliary in the performance of regional anesthesia including, but not limited to, spinal, epidural, IV regional, and other special techniques such as local infiltration and nerve blocks.
• Auxiliary in the performance of duties in intensive care units, pain clinics and other settings, as appropriate.
• Train and supervise personnel in the calibration, trouble shooting, and use of patient monitors.
• Auxiliary in the clinical instruction of others.
• Remain in constant contact with patients, family members, the provider care team, and facility staff members.
• May present cases to medical staff consultants.
• May serve on hospital committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Satisfactory completion of an anesthesiologist assistant program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (or by a predecessor or successor entity) required.
• Certification from the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants required.
• Current state licensure as an anesthesiologist assistant required.
• Flexibility to respond to the varying demands of patient care.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective listening skills.
• Ability to make critical decisions in a timely manner with a minimal amount of supervision.
• Patient care and accurate documentation of the visit for long periods of time, working rapidly for the duration of an 8-, 10- or 12-hour shift.
• Patience and emotional stability to respond to patients and staff members in a compassionate and professional manner.
• Stamina to focus on patient care and accurate documentation of the visit for long periods of time, working rapidly for the duration of an 8-, 10- or 12-hour shift.
• Ability to read reports and to use a paper charting system and electronic medical records system.
• Tolerance for high levels of emotional stress in an environment of crisis response.
• Stamina for an irregular schedule of day, evening and night shifts as well as weekends and holidays.
• Ability to respond to medical and administrative staff in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated critical judgment skills.
• Ability to adhere to quality assurance guidelines.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated planning skills.
• Ability to implement plans, decisions, and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Skilled at time management.

Qualifications

• Required Experience And Competencies

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective listening skills.
• Ability to make critical decisions in a timely manner with a minimal amount of supervision.
• Patient care and accurate documentation of the visit for long periods of time, working rapidly for the duration of an 8-, 10- or 12-hour shift.
• Patience and emotional stability to respond to patients and staff members in a compassionate and professional manner.
• Stamina to focus on patient care and accurate documentation of the visit for long periods of time, working rapidly for the duration of an 8-, 10- or 12-hour shift.
• Ability to read reports and to use a paper charting system and electronic medical records system.
• Tolerance for high levels of emotional stress in an environment of crisis response.
• Stamina for an irregular schedule of day, evening and night shifts as well as weekends and holidays.
• Ability to respond to medical and administrative staff in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated critical judgment skills.
• Ability to adhere to quality assurance guidelines.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated planning skills.
• Ability to implement plans, decisions, and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Skilled at time management.

Benefits

• Superior health plan options
• Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage, and more
• Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6% plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions (eligible January following 18 months of service)
• Variety of Pre-Tax Savings Accounts including HSA, FSA, Dependent Care and Commuter Benefits
• Time Off when you need it: Annual PTO plus additional sick leave
• Flexible scheduling for work/life balance
• Annual cash bonus
• Professional Expense Reimbursement for medical staff dues, states licenses, DEA license, and national recertification fees
• Up to $1,500 annual allowance for medical education courses and professional memberships
• Student Loan Refinancing Discounts
• EAP and travel assistance included
• Free education opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Several wellness programs that focus on provider wellbeing and health