Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

CME days and allowance

Employee retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness days

Relocation assistance

No state income tax

Job summary

A prestigious cancer treatment center in Texas seeks a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant to provide anesthesia services and monitor patients. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Anesthesiology and certifications in ACLS and PALS. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $200,000 to $270,000, flexible schedules, and generous benefits including relocation assistance and educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an anesthesiologist assistant educational program accredited by CAAHEP.
• Possess a current certification as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant.
• Maintaining current ACLS and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia services under the direction of an attending anesthesiologist.
• Monitor patients' physiological responses during and after anesthetic procedures.
• Develop care plans based on preoperative assessments.

Skills

Anesthesia services

Patient monitoring

Team collaboration

Preoperative assessment

Education

Master of Science in Anesthesiology

Tools

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

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Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant - CAA

MD Anderson's mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention. Our mission also includes education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public.

MD Anderson Cancer Center has Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant opportunities in our Anesthesiology department. Join our community of exceptional clinicians engaged in our extraordinary practice.

Join our team of exceptional clinicians who enjoy flexible schedules, optional rotation to our satellite locations based on operational need, and low call requirement. Our onboarding strategy include a well-structured orientation for newly hired CAAs. Some of our benefits include generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Accruals; Five CME days + $3,000 allowance, Employee/Employer contributed retirement plan, Tuition reimbursement, Educational and Wellness days, 9 or more institutional holidays, and more.

Relocation assistance available + No state income tax in Texas.

Additionally, in association with our educational team and affiliated institutions, we currently provide rich educational and professional growth opportunities.

Essential Job Functions

Responsible for providing anesthesia services under the medical direction of an attending credentialed anesthesiologist prior to, during and following surgery, procedural care, or for diagnostic or therapeutic interventions. Develops a plan of care based on preoperative assessments and coordinates with all appropriate healthcare givers. Initiates the planned anesthetic technique under the medical direction of the anesthesiologist. Administers anesthetic agents and adjunctive therapeutics at levels to maintain the patient's physiologic homeostasis. Monitors patients intraoperatively for physiological responses and manage emergence and recovery from the anesthetic.

EDUCATION

Required: A graduate of an anesthesiologist assistant educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Master of Science in Anesthesiology or equivalent degree.

Experience

Required: None

Preferred: Two to five years of clinical experience in a high acuity hospital, specialty hospital, academic medical center, or equivalent.

CERTIFICATION

Required: All of the following: Current Certification or recertification as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) from the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA). ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 171139
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 200,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 235,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 270,000
• FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a time and a half rate
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
• Science Jobs: No

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