Autonomous Anesthesiologist Assistant — High-Acuity OR

ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists seeks a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) to manage anesthetics with autonomy in ACT settings. The CAA will work across Rex Surgery Center of Cary and associated sites, handling high-acuity cases including orthopedic, ENT, urology, and pediatric procedures.

Responsibilities include patient evaluation, anesthesia planning, and collaboration with MDs and nurses. Requires state licensure in NC and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant with 5+ years of experience.
• Must possess a North Carolina state license.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients' history for allergies or illnesses that would affect anesthesia.
• Evaluate and prepare patients, provide education about surgeries/procedures and recovery, and discuss possible side effects.
• Liaise with other healthcare team members such as MDs, nurses, and other healthcare workers.
• Determine appropriate amount, type, and method of anesthesia administration.
• Perform anesthetics; administer medication to patients for pain relief.
• Supervise and assist other CAAs.
• Oversee recovery and pain management of patients.
• Inform patients of post-surgical and pain management procedures.
• Assist in patient procedure preparation.
• Provide support to other healthcare teams.
• Advise patients on medication type and dosage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pre/post anesthesia care

Anesthesia planning

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Autonomy

Tech proficiency

Education

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

North Carolina state license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists seeks a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) to manage anesthetics with autonomy in ACT settings. The CAA will work across Rex Surgery Center of Cary and associated sites, handling high-acuity cases including orthopedic, ENT, urology, and pediatric procedures.

Responsibilities include patient evaluation, anesthesia planning, and collaboration with MDs and nurses. Requires state licensure in NC and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications.