Certified Anesthesia Assistant — Flexible Schedule & Sign-On

CommonSpirit Health; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 145,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Generous CME allowance

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Student loan assistance

Rural stipend

Productivity and quality bonuses

Mentorship Program

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Mercy Hospital in Durango, CO is seeking a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant to deliver comprehensive anesthesia care under physician direction. The role emphasizes patient safety, pre-anesthetic evaluation, anesthesia planning, intraoperative management, and PACU oversight in an inpatient setting.

You will collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and other providers, participate in teaching and quality improvement, and enjoy a flexible inpatient schedule including call

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited AA program.
• Current Colorado CAA license.
• NCCAA certification required.
• BLS and ACLS certification; PALS/ATLS as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care under physician direction.
• Conduct pre-anesthetic evaluations and plan anesthesia.
• Manage intraoperative anesthesia and monitor patient status.
• Oversee PACU care and post-anesthetic complications.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and staff.
• Document care and support quality improvement.

Skills

CAA license

Pre-anesthetic evaluation

Intraoperative care

Patient safety

Education

Master’s degree (preferred)

Accredited AA program graduate

Job description

CommonSpirit Health's Mercy Hospital in Durango, CO is seeking a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant to deliver comprehensive anesthesia care under physician direction. The role emphasizes patient safety, pre-anesthetic evaluation, anesthesia planning, intraoperative management, and PACU oversight in an inpatient setting.

You will collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and other providers, participate in teaching and quality improvement, and enjoy a flexible inpatient schedule including call