CAA Anesthesiologist Assistant - Self-Scheduling, High-Acuity ORs

ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists in Cary, NC seeks a CAA-Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant to join WakeMed Cary Hospital in a full-time, exempt capacity. The CAA will rotate across multiple ORs, provide anesthesia, oversee recovery, and collaborate with the care team.

The ideal candidate is certified or in certification process, holds RN licensure in NC or eligible, and has BLS/ACLS/PALS. Self scheduling and professional duties emphasize patient safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant or in the process of certification.
• Current NC RN license or eligibility.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Examine patient history for allergies or illnesses affecting anesthesia.
• Evaluate and prepare patients, explain surgeries and recovery, discuss side effects.
• Liaise with MDs, nurses and other healthcare workers.
• Determine anesthesia type, amount, and method.
• Perform anesthetics and administer pain relief medications.
• Supervise and assist CAAs/SAAs; oversee recovery and pain management.
• Inform patients about post-surgical and pain management procedures.

Skills

Safe anesthesia care

Medical history assessment

Team collaboration

Autonomy in practice

Clear communication

Technology proficiency

Education

CAA certification (in progress

Master’s in anesthesia assistant (preferred)

Job description

ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists in Cary, NC seeks a CAA-Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant to join WakeMed Cary Hospital in a full-time, exempt capacity. The CAA will rotate across multiple ORs, provide anesthesia, oversee recovery, and collaborate with the care team.

The ideal candidate is certified or in certification process, holds RN licensure in NC or eligible, and has BLS/ACLS/PALS. Self scheduling and professional duties emphasize patient safety and teamwork.