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Certified Anesthesia Assistant (CAA)
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Decatur Morgan Hospital
Decatur, AL (In Person)
$166,400 Salary, Full-Time
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Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) are highly skilled health professionals who work under the direction of licensed anesthesiologists. Under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist, the Certified Anesthesia Assistant provides patient care during anesthesia administration, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with airway management, administering medications, and responding to emergencies in the operating room. Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Administers anesthesia under the direction of an anesthesiologist.
- Performs initial acute cardio-pulmonary resuscitation in life-threatening situations as directed by an anesthesiologist.
- Establishes multi-parameter monitoring of patients prior to, during and after anesthesia or in other acute care situations. This may include invasive / non-invasive monitoring under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist. Also, other monitoring as may be developed for anesthesia and intensive care use may be incorporated.
- Manages perioperative anesthetic care, including ventilatory support and other respiratory care parameters as directed by an anesthesiologist.
- Assists in research projects as carried out by an anesthesiologist.
- Instructs others in principles and practices of anesthesia, respiratory care and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as directed by the anesthesiologist.
- Assists an anesthesiologist in gathering routine perioperative data.
- Provide emergency medical services in the event of declared national emergency or natural disaster in accordance with the requirements of Board Rules.
- The choice of anesthesia and drugs to be employed are prescribed by an anesthesiologist for each patient except: (a) where standard orders for the conduct of specified anesthetic are prescribed; and (b) where life threatening emergencies arise necessitating the utilization of standard therapeutic or resuscitation procedures.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES REQUESTED FOR THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT
(i.e., procedures requiring additional training). Education Required- Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). License, Certification and/or Registration
- Successful completion of CEAA.
- Maintains current licensure requirements for CAA practice under National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants.
ACLS, BLS, PALS
from American Heart Association. Experience- Two years' experience required. Additional Skills/Abilities
- Quality assessment and quality assurance.
- Didactic and clinical education of students and staff.
- Appointment to facility committees and related activities.
- Interdepartmental liaison responsibilities.
- Participates in required educational programs.
- Participates in monthly departmental meetings.
- Seeks ongoing professional educational growth.