Autonomous CAA Anesthesiologist Assistant — Academic Center

ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina Anesthesia Associates seeks ambitious CAAs to join ECU Health in Greenville as part of department expansion, including new ORs at the Surgicenter. This full-time, exempt role supports high-acuity cases in an ACT setting with autonomous practice and opportunities to participate in anesthesia student instruction.

The CAA will manage all anesthetics for ECU Health, covering all specialties (transplants and extreme burns excluded), collaborate with MDs and nurses, supervise junior

Qualifications

• CAA certification or in progress required.
• Current or compact RN license in NC or ability to obtain licensure.
• 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 members of the healthcare team.
• 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.

Skills

Autonomy in practice

Team collaboration

Patient care

Communication skills

Proficiency with medical equipment

Education

CAA certification (or in progress)

RN license in NC or eligibility

BLS/ACLS/PALS

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

East Carolina Anesthesia Associates seeks ambitious CAAs to join ECU Health in Greenville as part of department expansion, including new ORs at the Surgicenter. This full-time, exempt role supports high-acuity cases in an ACT setting with autonomous practice and opportunities to participate in anesthesia student instruction.

The CAA will manage all anesthetics for ECU Health, covering all specialties (transplants and extreme burns excluded), collaborate with MDs and nurses, supervise junior