Pediatric Anesthesia Specialist (CAA)

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 175,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant to support anesthesia care under the supervision of licensed anesthesiologists. The role includes preoperative data collection, catheter placement, induction and maintenance of anesthesia, airway and regional anesthesia management, and intraoperative monitoring to ensure safe, high-quality pediatric care.

Qualified candidates have an MS in Anesthesia from an accredited program, 1 year pediatric experience

Qualifications

• MS in Anesthesia from an accredited program.
• Minimum 1 year pediatric care experience preferred.
• Must be current with CME credits.

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesiologists in delivering anesthesia care plans.
• Collect preoperative data and perform physical examinations.
• Place venous and arterial catheters as needed.
• Deliver induction and maintenance medications.
• Place and manage regional anesthesia and secure the airway.
• Monitor intraoperative conditions and patient status.
• Support postoperative pain assessment and management.
• Engage in administrative duties, research, and education.

Skills

Pretesting equipment

Inserting catheters

Delivery of anesthesia

Airway management

Regional anesthesia

Intraoperative monitoring

Postoperative pain care

CME credits

Education

MS in Anesthesia

ACAAH program accreditation

Job description

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant to support anesthesia care under the supervision of licensed anesthesiologists. The role includes preoperative data collection, catheter placement, induction and maintenance of anesthesia, airway and regional anesthesia management, and intraoperative monitoring to ensure safe, high-quality pediatric care.

Qualified candidates have an MS in Anesthesia from an accredited program, 1 year pediatric experience