Anesthesia Assistant (Master’s Req) — High-Acuity Care

North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists seeks a Certified Anesthesia Assistant for our Charlotte sites. Master’s required or in progress, with NCC-AA licensure, and BLS/ACLS/PALS credentials.

You will support high-acuity cases across multiple surgical specialties and collaborate with physicians and nurses in a fast-paced clinical setting. The role requires strong teamwork, communication, and a compassionate approach, with a schedule of M-F, 3.5 days per week, in-person at the Charlotte

Qualifications

• Must be Anesthesia Assistant or in the process of completing a Master’s in anesthesia assistant program.
• Current AA license through the Medical Board.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients’ history for allergies or illnesses that would affect anesthesia.
• Evaluate and prepare patients, provide education about surgeries/procedures and recovery, and discuss possible side effects.
• Liaise with other members of the healthcare team.
• Determine appropriate amount, type, and method of anesthesia administration.
• Perform anesthetics; administer medication to patients for pain relief.
• Supervise and assist other Anesthetists.
• Oversee recovery and pain management of patients.
• Inform patients of post-surgical and pain management procedures.
• Assist in patient procedure preparation.
• Provide support to other healthcare teams.
• Advise patients on medication type and dosage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Tech proficiency

Autonomy

Compassionate care

Education

Master’s in anesthesia assistant (in progress)

AA license

BLS/ACLS/PALS

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists seeks a Certified Anesthesia Assistant for our Charlotte sites. Master’s required or in progress, with NCC-AA licensure, and BLS/ACLS/PALS credentials.

You will support high-acuity cases across multiple surgical specialties and collaborate with physicians and nurses in a fast-paced clinical setting. The role requires strong teamwork, communication, and a compassionate approach, with a schedule of M-F, 3.5 days per week, in-person at the Charlotte