Texas Tech University

Anesthesiology Assistant

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

Qualifications

  • Graduate-level degree in anesthesiology from an accredited program
  • Eligibility to sit for the NCCAA examination
  • Certification as Anesthesiologist's Assistant (AA-C) required
  • Candidates who are about to complete their degree may apply
  • Solid understanding of anesthesia principles and practices

Responsibilities

  • Administer local and intravenous anesthetics under Anesthesiologist direction
  • Ensure patient safety during anesthesia procedures
  • Monitor patients throughout surgical processes
  • Assist in developing anesthesia plans
  • Document anesthesia administration and patient responses

Benefits

  • No-cost individual health insurance for full-time employees
  • Comprehensive paid time off including holidays and sick leave
  • Robust retirement plan options
  • Access to wellness programs
  • Recognized as a Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Membership discounts at gyms and local attractions
Full Job Description
Position Description

Administers local, inhalation, intravenous, and other anesthetics prescribed by Anesthesiologist to induce total or partial loss of sensation or consciousness in patients during surgery, deliveries, or other medical and dental procedures. Provides anesthetic care under Anesthesiologist's direction.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Required Qualifications

Completion of a graduate-level degree program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, or any of the commissions successor organizations, which qualifies the candidate to sit for the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) examination. Candidates may apply up to 1 year prior to completing a graduate-level degree program accredited for anesthesiologist assistants. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Certification by the NCCAA as an Anesthesiologist's Assistant- Certified (AA-C).

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.

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