Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) - Charleston

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); South Carolina; On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a Certified Anesthesiology Assistant to support perioperative management across multiple downtown Charleston sites. This role involves preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative evaluation and anesthesia administration under the supervision of anesthesiologists.

Expect collaboration with surgeons, nursing staff, and residents. Sign-on bonus up to $50,000 is available.

Qualifications

• Perioperative management experience in anesthesia
• Ability to work within a written practice protocol
• Excellent patient assessment skills
• Strong professionalism and teamwork in a busy operating room

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative anesthesia evaluation
• Administer anesthetics under the supervising anesthesiologist
• Assist with patient transport and equipment setup
• Maintain accurate patient records and participate in education activities

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

AA program completion

SC licensure eligibility

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

***Sign-On Bonus Available*** 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.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000377 CHS - CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists) (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-36

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

We have 4 main sites in our downtown location. Please review the unit descriptions for each to decide which site you would be interested in applying to:

The MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital is a pediatric level-one academic trauma center in Charleston, SC . There are eight operating suites and two cardiac cath labs on level 3 . The second-floor procedure area includes two endoscopy suites , two minor procedure rooms and in development is an interventional radiology suite . Other non-operating room sites covered include CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology and a heme-oncology procedure room . Coverage includes all pediatric surgical specialties including cardiovascular, trauma, oncology, transplant, orthopedics, neurosurgery, ENT, GU -GYN, ophthalmology, general surgery, dental and plastics .

The University Hospital o perating area is the central receiving unit within a level-one, academic trauma center. There are 21- OR suites which cover all surgical specialties, to include Trauma, Transplant, Ortho, Neuro, ENT, GU-GYN, Robotics and Burns. interventional radiology suite. Other non-operating room sites covered include CT, MRI, Bronch , Neuro- angio and interventional radiology. There is a practice group of about 42 CRNAs in this group. Most work 3 shifts of 13.5 hours per week. There are 24-hour shift staff which cover most nights, and a limited number of 10 hours shifts . Self-scheduling with a volunteer basis for weekends, holidays, and night coverage .

The MUSC Ashley River Towers 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.

Rutledge Tower Ambulatory Surgery consists of 9 OR's for adult outpatient and inpatient populations. Ambulatory Service Groupings are ENT, Oral Surgery, Adult Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Plastics, Gynecology, Urology, Pain Management, Orthopedics, Surgical Oncology, Endocrine and Colorectal.

Additional Job Description

**Up to $50,000 sign-on bonus available for specific locations**

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 req