Announcement
Details
Open Date
09/02/2026
Requisition Number
PRN46109B
Job Title
PS Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant
Working Title
CAA - Anesthesiologist Assistant
Career Progression Track
I
Track Level
FLSA Code
Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Yes
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
02070 - ANESTHESIOLOGY-APC ANESTHETIST
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
230,700 to 247,400
Close Date
01/15/2027
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Our total compensation ranges from $285,000 to $304,000 annually which includes a 6% employer contribution plus up to 4% 403(b) match. We will offer a $30,000 moving stipend/sign on bonus to make relocation efforts effortless.
Paid Time Off details11 weeks off 1st year, then 10 weeks off annually, including vacation, holidays, personal leave, sick and CME time.
For any work beyond your clinical commitment, you'll earn an impressive $145 per hour. And all of this comes with the added bonus of living and working in beautiful Utah!
Responsibilities
Essential Functions under Medical Direction:
1. Performs preoperative evaluation by assessing staff notes, progress notes, lab work, and patient histories to determine the most appropriate anesthetic management. The CAA may order additional analyses, consultations, lab work, and peri-anesthetic medications as warranted.
2. Monitors functioning of all equipment and induces general and/or regional anesthesia by using anesthesia procedures and methods.
3. Manages the anesthetic procedure by monitoring appropriate physical, physiochemical, and biochemical indicators such as blood pressure, heart rate, EKG, blood loss, patient position, pulmonary compliance, arterial blood bases, etc.
4. Adjusts anesthesia procedures as required; informs other medical personnel of all necessary developments.
5. Oversees recovery from anesthesia by observing the appropriate indicators in surgery as well as the post-anesthesia recovery room; performs post-operative evaluation.
6. Makes appropriate entries in staff notes, on anesthesia records, and in the patients' charts.
Minimum Qualifications
Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA); current professional licensure in the state of Utah; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.
The CAA certification is granted after successful completion of an accredited anesthesiologist assistant program.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
