Anesthesiologist Asst Pflugerville

Baylor Scott & White Health; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health seeks a Masters-prepared specialty anesthesiologist assistant to administer anesthesia under a licensed anesthesiologist. The role includes pre‑op assessments, intraoperative management, and post‑op support following established protocols.

The supervising anesthesiologist remains responsible for activities; candidate will work at select locations with unique workplace dynamics. Texas-based facility offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Less than 1 year of experience.
• Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA-C) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers anesthesia under the supervision of an anesthesiologist.
• Consults with supervising anesthesiologist for induction and perioperative events.
• Establishes a patient database through chart review and exam for planning anesthesia.
• Initiates multi-parameter monitoring before anesthesia and in acute care settings.
• Assists post-operative management including ventilator support and pain control.

Skills

Anesthesia administration

Patient monitoring

Medical data review

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 responsible 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, including the prescribed anesthetic with particular care to the cardiovascular, respiratory, and metabolic health of the patient.
• Consults with supervising anesthesiologist for the induction of anesthesia, extubation of the trachea, unexpected or adverse perioperative events, or whenever the prescribed anesthetic deviates significantly from its expected course.
• Establishes a comprehensive patient database through chart/medical record review, patient examination, and interview to assist in anesthetic planning; orders appropriate pre‑op evaluations and pre‑medications after consultation with the anesthesiologist.
• Initiates multi‑parameter monitoring prior to anesthesia or in other acute care settings, including ASA standard monitors, arterial and venous catheters, and accurately manipulates and interprets data from central venous, pulmonary artery, intracranial catheters, and other indicated devices.
• Assists in the post‑operative management of patients, managing post‑op ventilator support and acute pain management in conjunction with existing protocols or the attending anesthesiologist.

Qualifications

• Education: Masters degree.
• Experience: Less than 1 year of experience.
• Certification/License/Registration: Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA‑C).

Benefits

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• 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.