Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA)

Job Description Summary Sign-On Bonus Available*** Rutledge Tower Ambulatory Surgery consists of 9 OR's for adult outpatient and inpatient populations. Ambulatory Service Groupings are ENT, Oral Surgery, Adult Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Plastics, Gynecology, Urology, Pain Management, Orthopedics, Surgical Oncology, Endocrine and Colorectal. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000377 CHS - CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists) (Main) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-36 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Job Description The purpose of the Certified Anesthesiology Assistant is to provide perioperative management of patients where anesthesia services are indicated. Duties involved in providing this care include pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative evaluation of patients requiring anesthetized surgical and non-surgical procedures. The AA administers appropriate anesthetics in the framework of a written practice protocol developed for the anesthesiologist’s assistant with the attending anesthesiologists in a manner consistent with standards of practice. In addition, the AA is thoroughly familiar with the use of anesthesia machines and related equipment, assist in transport of patients, maintains adequate patient records, participates in the teaching activities of the department, participates in a variety of continuing education programs, and demonstrates a high level of professionalism in the performance of the duties of an AA Practitioner. Also, provides resuscitative care as indicated. Sign-On Bonus $50,0000 Sign-on bonus available at this location for new grads & experienced external candidates Hours per week 40 Fair Labor Standards Act Status Hourly Minimum Training And Education • Evidenced successful completion of Anesthesiologist Assistant program certified by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants. • Current certification from an agency recognized by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners and the Anesthesiologist’s Assistant Committee. • Evidence of licensure, or ability, by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners. Must demonstrate current competency in the clinical privileges extended. Must be proficient in the operation of anesthesia equipment. Current knowledge in anesthesia practice. Must exhibit basic knowledge of safety in a health care facility. Knowledge and practice of universal precautions in patient contact is required. Must be able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with surgeons, residents, anesthesia personnel, and nursing staff. Guidelines for practice are described in the departmental policy and procedure book. AAs practice under the clinical supervision of an anesthesiologist and the administrative supervision of the CRNA manager for their cost center. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations • Must be recognized as a Certified AA with current license to practice, or eligible to obtain practice in the state of South Carolina. • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA), BLS for Healthcare Providers. • Current certification in Advanced Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association. Physical Requirements Ability to perform job functions while standing. Continuous Ability to perform job functions while sitting. Continuous Ability to perform job functions while walking. Continuous Ability to climb stairs. Infrequent Ability to work indoors. Continuous Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. Infrequent Ability to work from elevated areas. Frequent Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. Frequent Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Infrequent Ability to bend at the waist. Continuous Ability to twist at the waist. Frequent Ability to squat and perform job functions. Frequent Ability to perform "pinching" operations. Frequent Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. Continuous Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. Continuous Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. Continuous Ability to reach overhead. Frequent Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. Continuous Ability to fully use both legs. Continuous Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. Frequent Ability to reach in all directions. Continuous Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. Infrequent Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. Infrequent Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequent Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. Frequent Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. Continuous Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. Continuous Ability to match or discriminate between colors. Continuous Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. Continuous Good peripheral vision capabilities. Continuous Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. Continuous Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Continuous Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Continuous Ability to work rotating shifts. Frequent Ability to work overtime as required. Frequent Ability to work in a latex safe environment. Continuous Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. Continuous (Selected Positions) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. Continuous (Selected Positions) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Continuous (Selected Positions) If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. E-Verify Program Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees