Senior Anesthesiologist Assistant | Autonomy & Impact

ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists is actively seeking a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) for full-time work across UNC Health Rex Surgery Center locations in the Raleigh area. This role emphasizes autonomy and high-quality patient care within an ACT setting.

The CAA will perform pre- and post-anesthetic care, determine anesthesia plans, and collaborate with physicians and CRNAs to ensure safe, effective anesthesia across various procedures including orthopedic, ENT, urology, and pediatric

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Must possess a North Carolina state license.
• 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.
• 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

Anesthesia planning

Autonomy under ACT setting

Team collaboration

Communication under pressure

Medical equipment proficiency

Computers and health tech

Education

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

North Carolina state license

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Medical equipment

Job description

ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists is actively seeking a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) for full-time work across UNC Health Rex Surgery Center locations in the Raleigh area. This role emphasizes autonomy and high-quality patient care within an ACT setting.

The CAA will perform pre- and post-anesthetic care, determine anesthesia plans, and collaborate with physicians and CRNAs to ensure safe, effective anesthesia across various procedures including orthopedic, ENT, urology, and pediatric