Senior Certified Anesthesia Assistant — High-Acuity Autonomy

North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists

Cary (NC)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

UNC Health Rex Surgery Center seeks a Certified Anesthesia Assistant to manage anesthesia across ASC settings in the Cary/Raleigh area, including Rex Surgery Center of Cary and WakeMed centers. The role emphasizes autonomy within ACT settings and collaboration with MDs, nurses and staff.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of 5 years of anesthesia experience, North Carolina state license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications.

Qualifications

Must have 5 years of anesthesia experience.
Must hold North Carolina state license.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
Ability to work in ACT setting with autonomy.
Liaise with MDs, nurses and healthcare staff.

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.