"Instructor (CRNA/CAA) Peds Anesthesiology General OR"

Instructor (CRNA/CAA) Peds Anesthesiology General OR

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Anesthesiology - Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology

Job Title: Instructor (CRNA/CAA) Peds Anesthesiology General OR

Position #: 00828177 - Requisition #: 35164

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, is seeking a full-time Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our faculty. The CRNA/CAA Anesthetist will play a vital role in providing specialized anesthesia care to pediatric patients undergoing surgical and medical procedures.

The primary clinical site for this position is Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO). This premier hospital, which has been ranked among the top Children's hospitals in the country for almost two decades, is a 600-bed tertiary care children's hospital located on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. CHCO has a level IV NICU and is the only level 1 pediatric trauma center in Colorado. With 4 hospitals, 16 network of care locations and more than 500 outreach clinics in over 29 cities, the CHCO network serves the children of Colorado and surrounding regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Record relevant events during anesthesia administration, including vital signs, drug administration, and procedures performed, following established documentation guidelines.
• Safely transport patients to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) and provide a brief report on anesthesia care to PACU nurses.
• Maintain progress notes on patients.
• Comply with departmental requirements for billing purposes.

The Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) will work under the medical direction of attending anesthesiologists and assist in delivering and documenting pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care. Anesthesia services may be provided in operating rooms, procedure centers, radiology, and special procedure areas as needed. The administration of anesthesia will always be supervised by attending anesthesiologists.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, CAAs/CRNAs in this department are also faculty members of the School of Medicine and are expected to contribute to the teaching needs of the Department and the School. Collaboration with all members of the anesthesia department, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals is essential, and adherence to departmental policies and procedures is expected.

Work Location: Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us: The University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Department of Anesthesiology is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare. ...

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. Successful completion of an accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant or Registered Nurse Anesthetist educational program and active certification.

Preferred Qualifications: 1-2 years pediatric experience CAA/CRNA preferred or pediatric nursing / clinical care experience preferred. Experience in teaching Anesthesia.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have a strong working and theoretical knowledge of Anesthesia as well as experience in teaching Anesthesia. ...

How to Apply: For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): 1. A letter of interest... 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Five professional references... Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: David Feenstra DAVID.FEENSTRA@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU

Anticipated Pay Range: HIRING RANGE: $225,000 - $253,575