Certified Anesthesia Provider (PRN)-2

10100 Children's Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 116,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan

Life, AD&D, long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking PRN Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to support anesthesia care in a dynamic pediatric environment.

The role requires an MS in Anesthesia from an accredited program, pediatric clinical experience, and current DC CAA certification with PALS. Responsibilities include monitoring, drug administration, airway management, and perioperative care within the anesthesia team.

Qualifications

• MS in Anesthesia from an accredited program (required)
• 1 year pediatric care experience preferred
• DC certified Anesthesiologist Assistant; PALS required

Responsibilities

• Pretesting and calibrating anesthesia equipment, monitors and delivery systems.
• Collecting preoperative data and performing physical examinations.
• Inserting venous, arterial, and other invasive catheters.
• Delivering drugs for induction and maintenance of anesthesia.
• Placing, delivering, and managing regional anesthesia.
• Securing and managing the airway.
• Managing perioperative fluids and cardiovascular support.
• Postoperative pain assessment and management.

Skills

Anesthesia delivery

Airway management

Monitoring equipment

Regional anesthesia

Education

MS in Anesthesia

Tools

Venous catheter placement

Arterial catheterization

Intraoperative monitoring

Job description

111 Michigan Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20010 Kids Are Our Everything. Department 10351 Anesthesiology Pay Range $84.32 - $140.54 Searching for PRN Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) interested in working at Children's National Hospital in Washington DC.

About the Role:

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) are highly skilled health professionals who work under the direction of licensed anesthesiologists to implement anesthesia care plans. CAAs work exclusively within the anesthesia care team environment as described by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). All CAAs possess a premedical background, a baccalaureate degree, and also complete a comprehensive didactic and clinical program at the graduate school level. CAAs are trained extensively in the delivery and maintenance of quality anesthesia care as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques. Employee work schedules will be established and maintained on a fair and equitable basis to ensure optimal patient care and the safe, efficient operation of Children's National.

What You’ll Bring:

Minimum Education M.S. in Anesthesia in a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Program Anesthesiologist Assistant (Required)

Minimum Work Experience 1 year One year of work related experience in pediatric care. (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge Pretesting and calibrating anesthesia equipment, monitors and delivery systems. Collecting preoperative data and performing physical examinations. Inserting venous,arterial, and other invasive catheters. Delivering drugs for induction and maintenance of anesthesia. Placing, delivering, and managing regional anesthesia. Securing and managing the airway. Managing supportive therapy such as intravenous fluids and blood products. Administering cardiovascular drugs as supportive therapy. Making anesthetic adjustments using intraoperative monitoring modalities. Providing a safe transition from the operating room to the recovery area. Performing functions in post operative pain assessment and management. Participating in administrative affairs, research, and clinical instruction. Must be current with CME credits.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Anesthesiologist Assistant DC Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Upon Hire (Required) And Anesthesiologist Assistant National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants Upon Hire (Required) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Upon Hire (Required) And Functional Accountabilities Clinical Skills Collect preoperative data and perform physical examinations. Manage supportive therapy such as intravenous fluids and blood products. Administer cardiovascular drugs as supportive therapy. Make anesthetic adjustments using intraoperative monitoring modalities. Provide a safe transition from the operating room to the recovery area. Perform functions in post operative pain assessment and management. Participate in administrative affairs, research, and clinical instruction.

Technical Skills

Place venous, arterial, and other invasive catheters. Secure and manage the airway. Place, deliver, and manage regional anesthesia.

Professional Enhancement

Maintain and enhance current knowledge by attending continuing education conferences within the hospital or at the regional or national level. Participate in the education of other medical practitioners by acting as a mentor, preceptor and role model. Evaluate and use literature and research findings to support practice decisions. Design, conduct, and/or participate in research studies.

Benefits That Support You:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us:

Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments. Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health. Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.