Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

Napahe; Kentucky; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

The University of Cincinnati seeks a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant to provide high-quality anesthesia care within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. Working under the direction of staff anesthesiologists, you will conduct preoperative assessments, assist with induction and maintenance of anesthesia, monitor patient status, and support postoperative recovery.

This role offers opportunities to participate in quality improvement and education within a leading academic medical

Qualifications

• CAA certification required by NCCAA.
• Eligible for Ohio state licensure as Anesthesiologist Assistant.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Compliance with hospital credentialing and privileging requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesiologists in planning and delivering anesthesia care.
• Conduct preoperative assessments and explain anesthesia plans to patients and families.
• Monitor vital signs, adjust anesthesia, and document intraoperative events.
• Support airway management and pain control procedures.
• Participate in postoperative evaluation, recovery handoffs, and quality initiatives.
• Ensure proper use and troubleshooting of anesthesia equipment.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and allied health staff to promote patient outcomes.

Skills

CAA certification

Ohio licensure

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Anesthesia equipment operation

Tools

Anesthesia machines

Job description

The University of Cincinnati seeks a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant to provide high‑quality anesthesia care within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. Working under the direction of staff anesthesiologists, you will conduct preoperative assessments, assist with induction and maintenance of anesthesia, monitor patient status, and support postoperative recovery. This role thrives in UC’s inclusive, collaborative culture and offers opportunities to participate in quality improvement and education within a leading academic medical center.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesiologists in planning and delivering safe anesthesia care for surgical and procedural patients
• Conduct preoperative assessments, obtain histories, and explain anesthesia plans to patients and families
• Monitor patients’ vital signs, adjust anesthetic levels under supervision, and document intraoperative events
• Support airway management, vascular access, and pain control procedures per protocol
• Participate in postoperative evaluation, recovery room handoffs, and quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure proper use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of anesthesia machines and monitoring equipment
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and allied health staff to promote optimal patient outcomes
• Anesthesia administration assistance
• Preoperative patient assessment
• Intraoperative monitoring
• Airway management support
• Pharmacology of anesthetic agents
• Operation of anesthesia equipment
• Vital sign interpretation
• Patient recovery and postoperative care
• Electronic health record (EHR) documentation
• Infection control and safety compliance

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Requirements

• Current certification as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) by the NCCAA
• Eligible for or holding Ohio state licensure as an Anesthesiologist Assistant
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Compliance with hospital credentialing and privileging requirements