CRNA/CAA Pediatric Anesthesiology

University of Colorado System; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a full-time Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join the Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology. The role is based at Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO) on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO, with a focus on pediatric patients undergoing various procedures.

The CRNA/CAA will work under the medical direction of attending anesthesiologists, covering pre-,

Qualifications

• CAA/CRNA certification required
• Pediatric anesthesia experience preferred
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work under supervision of attending anesthesiologists

Responsibilities

• Record events during anesthesia, vitals, drugs, and procedures.
• Transport patients to PACU and provide handoff reports.
• Maintain patient progress notes and comply with billing requirements.
• Collaborate with anesthesia team and teaching responsibilities.

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Anesthesiology

Job Title: CRNA/CAA Pediatric Anesthesiology

Position #: 00853068 – Requisition #: 41108

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Department of Anesthesiology, Divisionof Pediatric Anesthesiology, is seeking a full-time CertifiedAnesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) or Certified Registered NurseAnesthetist (CRNA) to join our faculty. The CRNA/CAA Anesthetistwill play a vital role in providing specialized anesthesia care topediatric patients undergoing surgical and medicalprocedures.

The primary clinical site for this position is Children's HospitalColorado (CHCO). This premier hospital, which has been ranked amongthe top Children's hospitals in the country for almost two decades,is a 600-bed tertiary care children's hospital located on theAnschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. CHCO has a level IVNICU and is the only level 1 pediatric trauma center in Colorado.With 4 hospitals, 16 network of care locations and more than 500outreach clinics in over 29 cities, the CHCO network serves thechildren of Colorado and surrounding regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Record relevant events during anesthesia administration,including vital signs, drug administration, and proceduresperformed, following established documentation guidelines.
• Safely transport patients to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)and provide a brief report on anesthesia care to PACU nurses.
• Maintain progress notes on patients.
• Comply with departmental requirements for billing purposes.

The Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) or CertifiedRegistered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) will work under the medicaldirection of attending anesthesiologists and assist in deliveringand documenting pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operativecare. Anesthesia services may be provided in operating rooms,procedure centers, radiology, and special procedure areas asneeded. The administration of anesthesia will always be supervisedby attending anesthesiologists.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, CAAs/CRNAs in thisdepartment are also faculty members of the School of Medicine and are expected to contribute to the teaching needs of the Departmentand the School. Collaboration with all members of the anesthesiadepartment, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals isessential, and adherence to departmental policies and procedures isexpected.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located inAurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday,vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers anexcellent benefits package including: