Anesthesiologist Assistant Marble Falls

Baylor Scott & White Health; Horseshoe Bay (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Horseshoe Bay, TX is seeking a Masters prepared Anesthesiologist Assistant to work under the direction of a licensed anesthesiologist. This role involves administering anesthesia and supporting perioperative care.

The position emphasizes patient safety and collaboration with the supervising physician. The ideal candidate has a Masters degree and AA-C certification with limited prior experience, and will contribute to high-quality patient outcomes in a team-based

Qualifications

• Masters in Anesthesiology or related field.
• Certification: AA-C required.
• Experience: Less than 1 year in the field.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia under the medical direction of an anesthesiologist.
• Manage perioperative care including airway management and dosing of vasoactive drugs.
• Consult with supervising anesthesiologist on induction and extubation.
• Build a comprehensive patient database for anesthetic planning.
• Arrange pre-op evaluations and pre-medications after consulting with the anesthesiologist.
• Support post-operative care including ventilator management and pain control.
• Monitor patients with standard ASA monitors and central lines as indicated.
• Maintain a patient-focused culture of BEST patient care.

Education

Masters' degree

Job description

Job Summary

Masters prepared specialty anesthesiologist assistant working under the direction of a licensed anesthesiologist. Administers anesthesia protocols to patients and follows-up on after care. The supervising Anesthesiologist shall, at all times, be accountable for the activities of the Anesthesiologist Assistant.

Limited to select locations based on unique workplace dynamics.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Administers anesthesia under the medical direction of an anesthesiologist. Administers the prescribed anesthetic with particular care to the cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic health of the patient.
• Utilizes advanced treatment modalities to effect section 1.1 responsibilities, 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 which are prescribed by the supervising anesthesiologist.
• Consults with supervising anesthesiologist for the induction of anesthesia, for extubation of the trachea, unexpected or adverse perioperative events or at any time the prescribed anesthetic deviates significantly from its expected course.
• Establishes a comprehensive patient database (by chart/medical record review and patient examination and interview) to help in anesthetic planning.
• Orders appropriate pre-op evaluations and pre-medications after consultation with the anesthesiologist, who is then responsible for these orders.
• Develops a patient-focused culture that promotes the BEST Patient Care.
• Initiates multi-parameter monitoring before anesthesia or in other acute care settings. Modalities include, but are not limited to, ASA Standard Monitors, arterial and venous catheters. Accurately manipulates and interprets data from central venous, pulmonary artery and intracranial catheters and other monitors or devices that are indicated.
• Helps in the post-operative management of patients. Manages post-op ventilator support and acute pain management in conjunction with existing protocols or the attending anesthesiologist.

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Masters'
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -Cert Anesthesiologist Asst (AA-C)