Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

Job Overview

Provide anesthetic care under the direction of a qualified physician anesthesiologist. Gather patient data, perform patient evaluation, and administer and document the therapeutic plan that has been formulated for the anesthetic care of the patient.

Essential Functions

• Obtain an appropriate and accurate preanesthetic health history, perform an appropriate physical examination, and record pertinent data in an organized and legible manner.
• Obtain diagnostic laboratory and related studies as appropriate, such as drawing arterial and venous blood samples and any other necessary patient fluids.
• Insert and interpret data from invasive monitoring modalities such as arterial lines, pulmonary artery catheterization, and central venous lines, as delegated by the supervising physician anesthesiologist.
• Administer anesthetic agents and controlled substances under the direction of a supervising physician anesthesiologist.
• Make post-anesthesia patient rounds by recording patient progress notes, compiling and recording case summaries, and by transcribing standing and specific orders.
• Evaluate and treat life-threatening situations, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, based on established protocols.
• Perform duties in intensive care units, pain clinics, and other settings, as appropriate.
• Perform administrative duties in an anesthesiology department.
• Participate in the clinical instruction of others.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Required Education

Master's Degree in Anesthesiologist Assistant program or related field.

Required Trainings/Certifications

• Active Ohio Anesthesiologist Assistant license
• Active certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA)
• Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) Certificate of Authority to practice in Ohio as a C-AA by the date of hire