Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

OU Health Partners; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant to provide safe, age-appropriate anesthesia under the direction of a physician anesthesiologist. You will participate in induction, maintenance, emergence, and post-anesthesia care, and perform pre- and post-anesthetic evaluations.

The role requires holding an approved anesthesiologist assistant program, national certification, state license, and ongoing professional development; you will collaborate with residents and students in a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care and interact with patients.
• Demonstrated critical thinking in professional practice.
• Strong clinical assessment and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide age-specific patient care per department policy.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, age-appropriate anesthesia following guidelines.
• Administer anesthesia and monitor patients during surgeries under physician supervision.
• Document pre- and post-anesthetic evaluations.
• Obtain informed consent for anesthesia.
• Provide induction, maintenance, emergence and post-anesthesia care.
• Support residents and medical students on anesthesia rotations.
• Coordinate patient care with the inter-professional team and report to leadership.
• Foster a learning environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Education

Program for education and training of anesthesiologist assistants approved by the State Board

Tools

BLS/ACLS/AHA

Job description

Position Title: Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Department: Advance Practice Provider Anesthesiology

Job Description:

General Description: Provide safe quality age appropriate anesthesia using established guidelines of clinical privileges approved by the Chairman of the Anesthesia Department. Administration of anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgeries and other medical procedures. Provides and documents pre and post anesthetic evaluations. Obtains informed consent for anesthesia. Provides induction, maintenance, emergence and post anesthesia care. Consultation on airway management, participation in codes at the direction of a supervising anesthesiologist. Supportive assistance to residents and medical students on anesthesia rotations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide safe quality age appropriate anesthesia using established guidelines of clinical privileges approved by the Chairman of the Anesthesia Department.
• Administration of anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgeries and other medical procedures under the direction of a physician anesthesiologist.
• Provides and documents pre and post anesthetic evaluations.
• Obtains informed consent for anesthesia.
• Provides induction, maintenance, emergence and post anesthesia care.
• Provide supportive assistance to residents and medical students on anesthesia rotations.
• Report and be accountable to the manager/director/clinical leader, while coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the approved clinical process in a hospital setting.
• Foster a learning environment for patient/families, nurses and other members of the healthcare team, including students.
• Be accountable for safety, identify and correct problems, and integrate evidence and best practices into clinical care.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Lead and coordinate teams, appropriately delegate, coordinate care and collaborate with others as equal members of the inter-professional care team to integrate clinical knowledge.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Successful completion of a program for the education and training of anesthesiologist assistants approved by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
• Successfully passed the national certifying examination through the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologists Assistants within one year of completion of required didactic and clinical requirements

Experience:

• None

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

• Active medical license through the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision in Oklahoma
• PALS or ACLS certified.
• Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the patients served.
• Demonstrated critical thinking in all areas of professional practice.
• Demonstrates highly developed clinical assessment and analytical skills.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles relative to the patient’s age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other medical staff, peers and subordinates.
• Keen cultural awareness including preventing and addressing horizontal violence and impairment.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of policies and protocols at a department and campus/system level.
• Reliable transportation as must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.

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