Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant, Department of Anesthesiology
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University's overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.
Job Overview
As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's doctors are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Anesthesiology is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?
UC is one of the largest employers in the Cincinnati region, employing over 15,000 full time and part time faculty, staff and student workers. The College of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology is looking for Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants. This position will provide anesthetic care under the direction of a qualified physician anesthesiologist. Gather patient data, perform patient evaluation, and administer and document the therapeutic plan that has been formulated for the anesthetic care of the patient. This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff and all our activities.
Essential Functions
- Obtain an appropriate and accurate preanesthetic health history, perform an appropriate physical examination, and record pertinent data in an organized and legible manner.
- Obtain diagnostic laboratory and related studies as appropriate, such as drawing arterial and venous blood samples and any other necessary patient fluids.
- Insert and interpret data from invasive monitoring modalities such as arterial lines, pulmonary artery catheterization, and central venous lines, as delegated by the supervising physician anesthesiologist.
- Administer anesthetic agents and controlled substances under the direction of a supervising physician anesthesiologist. This includes, but not limited to, administration of induction agents, maintaining and altering anesthesia levels, administering adjunctive treatment and providing continuity of anesthetic care into and during the post-operative recovery period.
- Make post-anesthesia patient rounds by recording patient progress notes, compiling and recording case summaries, and by transcribing standing and specific orders.
- Evaluate and treat life-threatening situations, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, based on established protocols.
- Perform duties in intensive care units, pain clinics, and other settings, as appropriate.
- Perform administrative duties in an anesthesiology department.
- Participate in the clinical instruction of others.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
Master's Degree in Anesthesiologist Assistant program or related field.
Required Trainings/Certifications
- 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.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Hearing, listening - Continuously
- Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Continuously
- Sitting - Often
- Standing - Often
- Talking - Often
- Walking - Often
- Bending - Often
- Reaching overhead - Often
- Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
- Stooping - Seldom
- Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom
- Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
- Crouching - Seldom
- Pulling, pushing - Seldom
- Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Seldom
- Lifting - over 50 pounds - Seldom
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- 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, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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