Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) - Ashely River Tower

musc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Job summary

The MUSC Ashley River Tower hospital in Charleston, SC seeks an Anesthesiology Assistant to provide perioperative management for anesthesia services following a department protocol. The role covers pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative evaluation, with responsibilities including monitoring, anesthesia administration, patient transport, and records.

Applicants must complete an AA program certified by NCCAA or equivalent, hold current SC licensure, and maintain BLS and ACLS.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Anesthesiologist Assistant program certified by NCCAA.
• Current SC licensure or eligibility to practice.
• BLS and ACLS certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative management for anesthesia services per department protocol.
• Perform pre-, intra-, and post-operative evaluation of patients requiring anesthesia.
• Administer anesthesia and monitor patients; assist with transport and record-keeping.

Education

NCCAA-certified Anesthesiologist Assistant program

SC licensure eligibility

Job description

Job Description Summary

Sign-On Bonus Available The MUSC Ashley River Tower hospital is an adult care centered academic facility in Charleston, SC. We have 10 operating rooms as well as a robust NORA practice including 7 endoscopy procedural areas and 6 Heart and Vascular and interventional radiology suites. OR coverage for the CRNA practice includes surgical oncology, colorectal, bariatrics, plastics, and occasional vascular/thoracic.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000376 CHS - CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists) (ART)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-36

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

This position is eligible for a location stipend.

The purpose of the Certified Anesthesiology Assistant is to provide perioperative management of patients where anesthesia services are indicated. Duties involved in providing this care include pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative evaluation of patients requiring anesthetized surgical and non-surgical procedures. The AA administers appropriate anesthetics in in the framework of a written practice protocol developed for the anesthesiologist's assistant with the attending anesthesiologists in a manner consistent with standards of practice. In addition, the AA is thoroughly familiar with the use of anesthesia machines and related equipment, assist in transport of patients, maintains adequate patient records, participates in the teaching activities of the department, participates in a variety of continuing education programs, and demonstrates a high level of professionalism in the performance of the duties of an AA Practitioner. Also, provides resuscitative care as indicated.

Hours per week: 40

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly

Minimum Training and Education:

Evidenced successful completion of Anesthesiologist Assistant program certified by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants.

Current certification from an agency recognized by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners and the Anesthesiologist's Assistant Committee.

Evidence of licensure, or ability, by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Must demonstrate current competency in the clinical privileges extended. Must be proficient in the operation of anesthesia equipment. Current knowledge in anesthesia practice. Must exhibit basic knowledge of safety in a health care facility. Knowledge and practice of universal precautions in patient contact is required. Must be able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with surgeons, residents, anesthesia personnel, and nursing staff. Guidelines for practice are described in the departmental policy and procedure book. AAs practice under the clinical supervision of an anesthesiologist and the administrative supervision of the CRNA manager for their cost center.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:

Must be recognized as a Certified AA with current license to practice, or eligible to obtain practice in the state of South Carolina.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA), BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Current certification in Advanced Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every