Certified Anesthesiology Assistant | Flexible Hours

Vituity; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 291,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Education reimbursement

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Student loan discounts

Wellness programs

Travel assistance

Job summary

CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs seeks a Certified Anesthesiology Assistant to join our anesthesia team. You will evaluate patients, perform pre-anesthetic assessments, assist in induction and maintenance of anesthesia, and participate in postoperative care.

The role requires AA certification, CAAHEP-accredited program completion, current state licensure, and flexibility to handle varying shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Satisfactory completion of an anesthesiologist assistant program accredited by CAAHEP or successor.
• Certification from the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants required.
• Current state licensure as an anesthesiologist assistant required.
• Flexibility to respond to varying demands of patient care.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective listening skills.
• Ability to make critical decisions with minimal supervision.
• Patience and emotional stability to respond to patients and staff.
• Stamina for 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to read reports and use an EMR system.
• Tolerance for high levels of emotional stress in crisis situations.
• Irregular schedule including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays.
• Ability to respond to staff promptly.
• Demonstrated critical judgment skills.
• Adherence to quality assurance guidelines.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated planning skills.
• Ability to implement plans and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Time management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients of all ages to obtain pre-anesthetic health history.
• Perform pre-anesthetic physical exams and document data.
• Obtain and interpret diagnostic studies as appropriate.
• Establish monitoring modalities as delegated by anesthesiologist.
• Assist in anesthesia induction, maintenance, and recovery.
• Assist in advanced life support and ventilatory support.
• Record progress notes and case summaries post-anesthesia.
• Respond to life-threatening situations per protocols.
• Perform and monitor regional anesthesia techniques.
• Assist in ICU, pain clinics, and other settings as needed.
• Train and supervise staff on monitors.
• Assist in clinical instruction of others.
• Maintain constant contact with patients and care team.
• Present cases to medical staff consultants if needed.
• May serve on hospital committees.

Skills

Critical judgment

Communication skills

Decision making

Stamina

Time management

Documentation

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Anesthesiologist Assistant program accreditation

AANA certification

State licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs seeks a Certified Anesthesiology Assistant to join our anesthesia team. You will evaluate patients, perform pre-anesthetic assessments, assist in induction and maintenance of anesthesia, and participate in postoperative care.

The role requires AA certification, CAAHEP-accredited program completion, current state licensure, and flexibility to handle varying shifts.