Self-Scheduling CAA Anesthesiologist Assistant

ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists is seeking a CAA to manage anesthetics within a Care Team Model at WakeMed Cary Hospital in Cary, NC. The role rotates through ORs and endoscopy suites, enabling use of advanced clinical skills and ongoing education.

The ideal candidate is certified or pursuing certification as a CAA, holds NC RN licensure (or eligible), and maintains BLS/ACLS/PALS. Strong teamwork, communication, and technology skills are required for daily patient care and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant or in the process of completing the certification through an accredited CAA program.
• Current or compact RN license in the state of North Carolina, or able to obtain NC licensure.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients’ history for allergies or illnesses that would affect anesthesia.
• Evaluate and prepare patients, provide education about surgeries/procedures and recovery, and discuss possible side effects.
• Liaise with other members of the healthcare team such as MDs, nurses, and other healthcare workers.
• Determine appropriate amount, type, and method of anesthesia administration.
• Perform anesthetics; administer medication to patients for pain relief.
• Supervise and assist other CAAs/SAAs.
• Oversee recovery and pain management of patients.
• Inform patients of post-surgical and pain management procedures.
• Assist in patient procedure preparation.
• Provide support to other healthcare teams.
• Advise patients on medication type and dosage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pre/post-anesthetic care

Medical history assessment

Teamwork and autonomous work

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Professional demeanor

Patient care empathy

Education

CAA certification or in progress

NC RN license

BLS/ACLS/PALS certified

MS in anesthesia assistant (preferred)

AA license through Medical Board

Tools

Medical instrumentation

Patient monitoring systems

Job description

ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists is seeking a CAA to manage anesthetics within a Care Team Model at WakeMed Cary Hospital in Cary, NC. The role rotates through ORs and endoscopy suites, enabling use of advanced clinical skills and ongoing education.

The ideal candidate is certified or pursuing certification as a CAA, holds NC RN licensure (or eligible), and maintains BLS/ACLS/PALS. Strong teamwork, communication, and technology skills are required for daily patient care and collaboration with