Pediatric Anesthesia Specialist (CAA)

10100 Children's Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 116,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant to support anesthesia care delivery under supervision of licensed anesthesiologists. The role requires an MS in Anesthesia and DC CNA/CAA certification with pediatric experience and ongoing CME credits.

Responsibilities include data collection, airway and vascular access management, drug administration for induction/maintenance, and intraoperative monitoring.

Qualifications

• MS in Anesthesia from an accredited program.
• 1 year of pediatric care experience preferred.
• Must be current with CME credits.
• DC Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant upon hire.
• NCCAA certification upon hire; PALS required

Responsibilities

• Collect preoperative data and perform physical examinations.
• Calibrate and test anesthesia equipment and monitors.
• Administer induction and maintenance of anesthesia drugs.
• Manage airway and regional anesthesia.
• Support intraoperative hemodynamics and fluids.
• Transition patient safely from OR to recovery.
• Participate in administrative, research, and clinical instruction.

Skills

Equipment calibration

Preop data collection

Vascular access

Anesthetic drug delivery

Airway management

Cardiovascular meds

Pain management

Education

MS in Anesthesia (ACAA)

Job description

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant to support anesthesia care delivery under supervision of licensed anesthesiologists. The role requires an MS in Anesthesia and DC CNA/CAA certification with pediatric experience and ongoing CME credits.

Responsibilities include data collection, airway and vascular access management, drug administration for induction/maintenance, and intraoperative monitoring.