Anesthesiologist Assistant - Anesthesiology OR

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 187,200 - 222,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums

Generous vacation time (about 37-38 days per year)

Longevity Pay after two years

Retirement/pension plan

Discounts on gym memberships and wellness programs

Mental health counseling services

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is seeking an Anesthesiologist Assistant to administer anesthesia and monitor patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. This full-time role offers generous benefits, including 100% paid medical premiums and extensive time off. Join a prestigious institution dedicated to healthcare innovation and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Current NCCAA certification required.
• Skilled in advanced patient monitoring techniques.
• Must possess a bachelor's degree and complete a two-year anesthesia assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia under anesthesiologist's supervision.
• Conduct pre-anesthetic assessments and monitoring.
• Manage post-operative care and assist in emergencies.

Skills

Patient monitoring techniques

Anesthesia administration

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor’s degree and CAAHEP accredited Anesthesia Assistant program

Job description

Anesthesiologist Assistant - Anesthesiology OR

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What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
  
  

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!
  
  

Position Summary:

Under the medical direction and supervision of an anesthesiologist, the Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) administers prescribed anesthesia to surgery patients, and gathers comprehensive patient data to assist in the preparation of patients’ anesthetic plan.

Location: Texas Medical Center

Dept.: MSB Anesthesiology - OR

Status: Full-Time

FLSA: Exempt

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Under the direction and supervision of an anesthesiologist, the Anesthesia Assistant administers the prescribed anesthetic to patients in order to desensitize them to permit the performance of medical or surgical procedures.
• Obtains an extensive pre-anesthetic patient health history and performs pre-anesthetic physical examinations. After consultation with the anesthesiologist, the AA may order pre-op evaluations and pre-medications.
• Establish multi-parameter monitoring prior to anesthesia or in other acute care settings. Modalities include, but are not limited to, ASA Standard Monitors, arterial and venous catheters; may manipulate and interpret data from central venous, pulmonary artery, intracranial catheters and other monitors or devices.
• Performs initial CPR/ACLS in emergency situations until the supervising anesthesiologist is summoned.
• Utilizes advanced treatment modalities to effect Section 6, including but not limited to advanced airway interventions and intubation of the trachea; starting and adjusting doses of vasoactive infusions; administering vasoactive and anesthetic drugs; administering blood; and any other treatment modalities prescribed by the supervising anesthesiologist.
• Assists in the post-operative care of patients by managing post-op ventilator support and acute pain management in conjunction with existing protocols or the supervising anesthesiologist.
• May engage in teaching and research functions as deemed appropriate by the supervising anesthesiologist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Certification/Skills:

Current National Commission for Certification of Anesthesia Assistants (NCCAA) certification.

Skilled in the use of state-of-the-art patient monitoring techniques in anesthesia care environments.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of a Commission Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited, two-year Anesthesia Assistant program.

Minimum Experience:

None

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code

• 51.215
  
  

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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