Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant — High-Acuity Autonomy

ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists seeks a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) to join its team supporting UNC Health Rex Surgery Center in Cary, NC. The role provides autonomous anesthesia care in ACT settings with opportunities across multiple surgical centers.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CAA experience, NC license, and holds BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications. Strong teamwork, communication, and technical skills are essential to deliver safe perioperative care.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Must possess a North Carolina state license.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients’ history for allergies or illnesses that would affect anesthesia.
• Evaluate and prepare patients, provide education about surgeries/procedures and recovery, and discuss possible side effects.
• Liaise with other members of the healthcare team such as MDs, nurses, and other healthcare workers.
• Determine appropriate amount, type, and method of anesthesia administration.
• Perform anesthetics; administer medication to patients for pain relief.
• Supervise and assist other CAAs.
• Oversee recovery and pain management of patients.
• Inform patients of post-surgical and pain management procedures.
• Assist in patient procedure preparation.
• Provide support to other healthcare teams.
• Advise patients on medication type and dosage.

Skills

Teamwork

Autonomy

Communication

Tech skills

Anesthesia planning

Patient safety

Education

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

North Carolina license

BLS ACLS PALS

Tools

Medical equipment

Clinical software

Job description

ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists seeks a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) to join its team supporting UNC Health Rex Surgery Center in Cary, NC. The role provides autonomous anesthesia care in ACT settings with opportunities across multiple surgical centers.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CAA experience, NC license, and holds BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications. Strong teamwork, communication, and technical skills are essential to deliver safe perioperative care.