Description

Job title: CAA-Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

Location: Cary, North Carolina - WakeMed Cary Hospital

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Chief CRNA

Job Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Schedule: Self Scheduling

Job Summary:

The CAA manages all anesthetics in a Care Team Model at WakeMed Cary, a Level III 178-bed community hospital that is a part of the robust WakeMed healthcare system. The incumbent CAA will rotate through 11 main ORs, three endoscopy suites, and two obstetric ORs for c-sections. The CAA will use high patient acuity allowing the new and/or experienced CAA to fully implement their clinical skills and education, and continue to expand within any area of expertise that may be desired.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Examine patients' history for allergies or illnesses that would affect anesthesia.
• Evaluate and prepare patients, provide education about surgeries/procedures and recovery, and discuss possible side effects.
• Liaise with other members of the healthcare team such as MDs, nurses, and other healthcare workers.
• Determine appropriate amount, type, and method of anesthesia administration.
• Perform anesthetics; administer medication to patients for pain relief.
• Supervise and assist other CAAs/SAAs.
• Oversee recovery and pain management of patients.
• Inform patients of post-surgical and pain management procedures.
• Assist in patient procedure preparation.
• Provide support to other healthcare teams.
• Advise patients on medication type and dosage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
• Must be a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant or in the process of completing the certification through an accredited CAA program.
• Current or compact RN license in the state of North Carolina, or able to obtain NC licensure.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.

or
• Must be an Anesthesia Assistant, or in the process of completing a Master's in anesthesia assistant program through an accredited program.
• Current AA license through the Medical Board.

Required Skills/Abilities:
• Ability to provide safe pre-and post-anesthetic care using innovative and proven techniques.
• Ability to assess patients' medical history and plan anesthesia administration for the best outcome.
• High patient acuity with the ability to provide compassionate care to every patient.
• Ability to work in a team, but also autonomously when needed.
• Strong written and oral skills with the ability to communicate clearly under pressure.
• Proficient with technology including medical equipment and computers.
• Maintain a friendly, collaborative attitude and professional demeanor at all times.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
• Must have the ability to stand for longer periods of time and be accustomed to frequent and prolonged movement.
• Involves frequent contact with patients, physicians, leadership, facility, and medical office staff.
• Ability to perform work in a hospital where the environment may be stressful and often disruptive.