Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant – Caa

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant – Caa

Requirements

• Anesthesiologist Assistant license issued by the state of Wisconsin
• Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA-C) certification issued by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) needs to be obtained within 18 months
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• Master’s Degree in Anesthesia
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high stress environment while managing multiple demands
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively
• Intermediate computer skills

Responsibilities

• Provides anesthesia services under the direction of an anesthesiologist, including general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care to patients
• Performs pre-anesthesia functions under the direction of an anesthesiologist
• Performs post-anesthesia duties under the direction of an anesthesiologist
• Responsible for narcotic medication accounting and distribution under the direction of an anesthesiologist
• Responds to life threatening and respiratory emergencies under the direction of an anesthesiologist
• Provides work direction and guidance to anesthesiologist assistant students under the direction of the Anesthesiologist
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.