Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

Nemours Children's Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health/life/dental/vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

403(b) with employer match

Wellness program

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health is seeking full-time and part-time Anesthesia Assistants to join our Orlando, Florida team. We provide a supportive environment for professional growth in pediatric care, welcoming both new graduates and experienced assistants.

This position includes responsibilities such as pre-anesthetic assessments, monitoring during procedures, and collaborating with anesthesiologists. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Anesthesiology Assistant Program (ARC-AA).
• Current Florida Anesthesiologist Assistant license required.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS, and PALS certifications are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-anesthetic assessments and obtain informed consent.
• Select non-invasive and invasive monitoring modalities.
• Facilitate emergence and recovery post-anesthesia.
• Respond to emergency situations with airway management.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists to ensure quality of care.

Skills

Pre-anesthetic assessment

Monitoring modalities

Emergency airway management

Quality assurance collaboration

Education

Graduate from an accredited Anesthesiology Assistant Program

Current Florida Anesthesiologist Assistant license

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Job Description

Nemours is seeking full‑time and part‑time Anesthesia Assistants (AAs) to join our Orlando, Florida team. New graduates and adult AAs are welcome to apply. We provide a supportive environment to help you grow and learn in pediatric care.

What We Offer

• Recently increased compensation packages
• Shared holiday coverage
• All shifts in‑house – no call
• 6‑week paid family leave
• Tuition reimbursement program for ongoing education
• Federal tuition forgiveness assistance due to non‑profit status
• Monthly department meetings, grand rounds, case conferences
• Opportunities to join QI projects and committees
• APP council promoting collaboration
• Teaching opportunities with 4 physician residency programs and 2 SRNA programs
• Equitable self‑scheduling, 12‑hour shifts preferred
• Dedicated night and Saturday coverage
• Shared Sunday day coverage

Responsibilities

• Perform individualized pre‑anesthetic assessment, obtain informed consent, and order pre‑anesthetic medications and fluids.
• Select and apply appropriate non‑invasive and invasive monitoring modalities during the perioperative period.
• Facilitate emergence and recovery, including medication, fluid, and ventilation support.
• Discharge patients from the post‑anesthesia care area and provide follow‑up evaluation and care.
• Respond to emergency situations with airway management and advanced cardiac life support.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists to monitor and evaluate quality of patient care; participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Practice within regulatory requirements (Joint Commission, American Society of Anesthesia, ACHA).

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Anesthesiology Assistant Program (ARC‑AA).
• Current Florida Anesthesiologist Assistant license.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Additional Benefits

Nemours offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package including relocation, health/life/dental/vision for associates and dependents, wellness program, CME, 403(b) with employer match, licensure and dues allowance, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, legal plan, and adoption assistance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nemours Children’s is committed to equal opportunity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.