Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Advanced Patient Care

OU Medicine; 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

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