SAA: Autonomous Anesthesia Experience in Acute Care

ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina Anesthesia Associates in Greenville, NC seeks a SAA to join our team. The SAA will manage all anesthetics within our ACT setting, with autonomy under supervision where appropriate, across multiple surgical specialties at ECU Health Surgicenter.

The ideal candidate is certified or in the process, holds RN license in NC or AA license, and has BLS, ACLS, and PALS. This full-time role offers a challenging environment in a premier academic/tertiary care center with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant or in the process of certification.
• Current RN license in North Carolina or eligible for NC licensure.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients’ history for allergies or illnesses affecting anesthesia.
• Evaluate and prepare patients; educate about surgeries and recovery; discuss side effects.
• Liaise with MDs, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Determine appropriate anesthesia type, amount, and method.
• Perform anesthesia, administer analgesics.
• Supervise and assist other SAAs.
• Oversee recovery and pain management.
• Inform patients about post-surgical procedures and pain management.
• Assist in patient procedure preparation.
• Provide support to other healthcare teams.
• Advise on medication type and dosage.

Skills

Pre- and post-anesthetic care

Anesthesia administration planning

High patient acuity care

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Medical technology proficiency

Professional demeanor

Education

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

RN license in North Carolina

BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications

Job description

East Carolina Anesthesia Associates in Greenville, NC seeks a SAA to join our team. The SAA will manage all anesthetics within our ACT setting, with autonomy under supervision where appropriate, across multiple surgical specialties at ECU Health Surgicenter.

The ideal candidate is certified or in the process, holds RN license in NC or AA license, and has BLS, ACLS, and PALS. This full-time role offers a challenging environment in a premier academic/tertiary care center with opportunities for