Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant, Department of Anesthesiology

University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Cincinnati, OH

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant position at the University of Cincinnati's Department of Anesthesiology involves providing anesthetic care under the supervision of a physician anesthesiologist. The role includes gathering patient data, performing evaluations, administering anesthetic agents, and documenting therapeutic plans. This position supports the university's mission of excellence in healthcare education and practice, contributing to the training of healthcare professionals and the advancement of medical procedures and research.

Responsibilities

• Obtain an appropriate and accurate preanesthetic health history and perform a physical examination.
• Obtain diagnostic laboratory and related studies, including drawing blood samples.
• Insert and interpret data from invasive monitoring modalities as delegated by the supervising physician anesthesiologist.
• Administer anesthetic agents and controlled substances under the direction of a supervising physician anesthesiologist.
• Make post-anesthesia patient rounds and record patient progress notes.
• Evaluate and treat life-threatening situations based on established protocols.
• Perform duties in intensive care units, pain clinics, and other settings as appropriate.
• Participate in the clinical instruction of others.
• Perform administrative duties in the anesthesiology department.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Anesthesiologist Assistant program or related field.
• Active Ohio Anesthesiologist Assistant license.
• Active certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA).
• Certificate of Authority to practice in Ohio as a C-AA by the date of hire.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.