Anesthesiologist Assistant: Collaborative Care, Mon–Fri 8–5

The MetroHealth System; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, OH is seeking a qualified Anesthesiologist Assistant to join our Anesthesia Care Team. You will collaborate with staff anesthesiologists, SAT/Residents, and other CAAs to deliver high-quality anesthesia for a wide range of procedures.

Responsibilities include pre-anesthetic assessments, anesthesia administration under supervision, and active participation in perioperative care and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with prerequisite premedical undergraduate science background.
• CAAHEP-accredited anesthesiologist assistant education program.
• Current Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) certification and NCCAA recertification.
• Current CAA Licensure from the Ohio State Medical Board.
• Current ACLS & BLS Certifications.
• Demonstrates current competency in the clinical responsibilities specified.

Responsibilities

• Perform a pre-anesthetic assessment, discuss anesthetic management, and administer anesthesia under staff anesthesiologist supervision.
• Assemble, prepare, and test needed supplies, equipment and monitors prior to an anesthetic.
• Select, obtain and administer the anesthetic plan of care across induction, maintenance and emergence phases.
• Administer anesthesia types including inhalation, IV, spinal, epidural, and peripheral nerve blocks under medical direction.
• Recognize physiologic changes and notify the physician as indicated.
• Transfer patient to postoperative area and assist in postoperative care.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and research initiatives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree with prerequisite premedical undergraduate science background

CAAHEP-accredited anesthesiologist assistant education program

Current Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) certification and NCCAA recertification

Current CAA Licensure from the Ohio State Medical Board

Current ACLS & BLS Certifications

Demonstrates current competency in the clinical responsibilities

Job description

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, OH is seeking a qualified Anesthesiologist Assistant to join our Anesthesia Care Team. You will collaborate with staff anesthesiologists, SAT/Residents, and other CAAs to deliver high-quality anesthesia for a wide range of procedures.

Responsibilities include pre-anesthetic assessments, anesthesia administration under supervision, and active participation in perioperative care and quality initiatives.