Anesthesiology Assistant - FT

Wooster Community Hospital

$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of a two-year master's level accredited anesthesiologist assistant program
  • Valid certification through the National Commission for the Certification of Anesthesiology Assistants
  • Experience working in a surgical setting
  • Knowledge of sterile process and surgical technology

Responsibilities

  • Assists the Anesthesiologist in administering anesthesia to patients
  • Tests and operates anesthesia equipment
  • Completes patient histories and performs physician exams as directed
  • Monitors patients before, during, and after anesthesia, assisting in life-saving measures
  • Maintains airway management including intubation
  • Monitors patients' vital signs and adjusts anesthesia levels as needed
  • Ensures the safety and comfort of patients during surgery
  • Works closely with the surgical team to provide support during surgical procedures
  • Maintains accurate records of anesthesia administration and patient care

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with surgical teams
  • Opportunity to enhance skills in a critical care setting
  • Focus on patient safety and comfort during procedures
  • Engagement in diverse and dynamic surgical cases
Full Job Description
About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Anesthesiology Assistant to join our team. As an Anesthesiology Assistant, you will be responsible for providing support to the Anesthesiologist in administering anesthesia to patients undergoing surgical procedures. Your major result will be to ensure the safety and comfort of patients during surgery.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Completion of a two-year master's level accredited anesthesiologist assistant program
  • Valid certification through the National Commission for the Certification of Anesthesiology Assistants
  • Experience working in a surgical setting
  • Knowledge of sterile process and surgical technology

Responsibilities:
  • Assists the Anesthesiologist in administering anesthesia to patients
  • Tests and operates anesthesia equipment
  • May compete patient histories, perform physician exams, administer necessary lab tests, and other tasks to prepare the patient to the monitored as directed by the physician
  • Monitors patients before, during, and after anesthesia, and assists in life saving measures such as CPR and life support
  • Maintains airway management including intubation
  • Monitors patients' vital signs and adjusts anesthesia levels as needed
  • Ensures the safety and comfort of patients during surgery
  • Works closely with the surgical team to provide support during surgical procedures
  • Maintains accurate records of anesthesia administration and patient care

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