Anesthesiologist Assistant Marble Falls

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

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas is seeking a Masters-prepared specialty anesthesiologist assistant to work under the direction of a licensed anesthesiologist. The role involves administering anesthesia, following postoperative care, and ensuring accountability under the supervising anesthesiologist.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with the anesthesiology team, and careful management of perioperative needs. Limited to select locations based on workplace dynamics.

Qualifications

• Masters degree required.

Responsibilities

• Administers anesthesia under medical direction of a licensed anesthesiologist.
• Uses advanced treatment modalities including airway interventions and intubation; starts and adjusts vasoactive infusions and other drugs as prescribed.
• Consults with supervising anesthesiologist for induction and extubation and perioperative events.
• Establishes patient database for anesthetic planning.

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)