Anesthesiologist Assistant-Anesthesiology Job at The MetroHealth System, Cleveland, OH

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  • The MetroHealth System
  • Cleveland, OH

Job Description

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER Biweekly Hours: 80.00 Shift: 8-5 The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers. CAA The MetroHealth System (MHS) is devoted to advancing the quality of care we provide to our patients. MHS utilizes an Anesthesia Care Team (ACT) model to unite CAAs with Staff Anesthesiologists, SAAs, Residents, CRNAs and SRNAs. CAAs exemplify excellence in all facets of anesthesia practice, including case management, education, and clinical research. Collaborating with an anesthesiologist, they are dedicated to delivering exceptional anesthesia for a wide range of surgical procedures. CAAs must excel in technical, cognitive and interpersonal skills to drive progress toward a healthier community through dedicated service, education, innovation and collaborative teamwork. Aligned with our commitment to hope, health and humanity, our CAAs contribute to an environment where compassionate care and innovative practices converge to improve patient outcomes and enrich the lives of those we serve. Hours: Monday-Friday 80 hours biweekly, Shift variability upon request, minimal in-house weekend call requirement Education Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited school with a bachelor's degree that includes the prerequisite premedical undergraduate science background
  • Graduate of a medical school-based anesthesiologist's assistant education program that is
accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
  • Current Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) certification and recertification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA)
  • Current CAA Licensure from the Ohio State Medical Board
  • Current ACLS & BLS Certifications
  • Demonstrates current competency in the clinical responsibilities specified below.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Perform a pre-anesthetic assessment, discuss anesthetic management, and administer anesthesia, all with the consultation of an appropriate staff anesthesiologist in accordance with accepted standards of professional practice, and licensing laws.
  • Assemble, prepare, and test needed supplies, equipment and monitors prior to an anesthetic.
  • Selects, obtains and administers the anesthetic plan of care, including induction, maintenance and emergence phases of anesthesia.
  • Administer various types of anesthesia, including inhalation, intravenous, spinal, epidural, and peripheral nerve blocks. All anesthesia is administered under the medical direction of staff anesthesiologists.
  • Recognizes alterations in physiologic responses to the surgical procedure and/or the anesthetic, takes appropriate action and notifies the responsible physician as indicated
  • Transfer the patient to the appropriate postoperative area and assist in the postoperative care.
  • Participate in the quality improvement activities and research initiatives within MHS.
Physical Requirements:
  • Requires full range of motion; manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
  • Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time and the ability to lift and transport patients.
  • Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
  • Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
  • Ability to work under extreme pressure.
Please send your CV trizwan@metrohealth.org The MetroHealth System

Job Tags

Shift work, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,

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