Anesthesiologist Assistant PRN

Baylor Scott & White Health; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match up to 5%

Tuition reimbursement

PTO from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Masters-prepared specialty anesthesiologist assistant to work under the direction of a licensed anesthesiologist. You will administer anesthesia and monitor patients, focusing on cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic health throughout the perioperative period.

You will collaborate with the supervising anesthesiologist for induction and extubation, manage post-operative care, order pre-op evaluations, and contribute to a patient-centered BEST care

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Experience: Less than 1 year.
• Certification: AA-C (Cert Anesthesiologist Asst).

Responsibilities

• Administers anesthesia under the medical direction of an anesthesiologist.
• Utilizes advanced treatment modalities including airway management and vasoactive drugs.
• Consults with supervising anesthesiologist for induction and extubation; manages perioperative events.
• Establishes a comprehensive patient database for anesthetic planning.
• Orders pre‑op evaluations and pre‑medications after consultation.
• Develops a patient-focused culture that promotes BEST Patient Care.
• Initiates multi-parameter monitoring and interprets data from monitors and devices.
• Assists in post-operative management and pain control with the attending anesthesiologist.

Skills

Administers anesthesia

Pre-op evaluations

Post-op management

Education

Master’s 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

• 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.

Qualifications

• Education – Master’s
• Experience – Less than 1 Year of Experience
• Certification/License/Registration – Cert Anesthesiologist Asst (AA‑C)

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.