Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) for El Paso Anesthesia Group at The Hospitals of Providence of Sierra

Overview

Responsibilities

• Broad case mix including but not limited to, orthopedics, spine, general and urology.
• Work alongside anesthesiologists to administer anesthesia and monitor patients before, during and after surgery
• Prepare equipment and medication for anesthesia administration
• Assist in placing and managing invasive monitoring devices such as arterial lines, central lines and pulmonary artery catheters
• Provide support in airway management, such as intubation and extubation
• Monitor patient vital signs and adjust anesthesia levels as needed
• Document patient care accurately and in a timely manner
• Assist with patient transport and hand off to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)

Qualifications

• Certified Anesthesia Assistant (CAA) or Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA).
• Current certification with the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• An active and unencumbered CAA license in the state of employment
• No flagged or under investigation licenses.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain productivity and focus under challenging circumstances.
• Proficiency in anesthesia equipment and medication administration.
• Ability to adapt to different hospital environments and anesthesia protocols.

Education Requirements

• Completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in a related field such as nursing, pre-med or biology.
• Completion of an accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant program.
• Master of Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies.
• New grads are welcome to apply!
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