Description

A Brief Overview

The Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant at UHCMC will initiate and maintain positive relationships with patients/customers/coworkers. They will also take responsibility for self-development and support the learning environment. All team members will display a commitment to the hospital's mission and values. The clinical focus for our Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant team members will be to create and maintain a safe and well-prepared patient-care environment, and they should function cooperatively within the limits of the Anesthesia Care Team, displaying thorough diligence and deftness in implementing the anesthetic plan. The Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant will also be expected to safely transport the patient to the Post Anesthetic Care Unit, serving as a resource person and knowledge source in the postoperative period.

What You Will Do

• Interview patient and review essential data to verify patient readiness for anesthetic.
• Assists in education of patient and family regarding the anesthetic plan and potential risks of the proposed anesthetic.
• Prepares patient by starting appropriate access lines and initiating appropriate therapies preoperatively.
• Prepares the equipment and drugs needed to perform the planned anesthetic.
• Assists with induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of the anesthetic plan in accordance with the Anesthesia Care Team guidelines.
• Ensures the safe transport of the patient to the appropriate post-operative area and provides for a smooth transition of care to the post-operative nursing staff.
• Perform those functions necessary to establish and secure adequate ventilation, including intubation for patient throughout the institution as a member of the resuscitation team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant training program with the appropriate credentials at the time of graduation. (Required) and
• CAA Maintenance of Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants, Current Ohio Medical Board certificate (Required)

Work Experience

• less than 1 year Graduate of an accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant training program with the appropriate credentials at the time of graduation. (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (Required Upon Hire) and
• Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) with Ohio Medical Board (Required Upon Hire)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%