CAA (Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant) - Sign-on Bonus & Loan Repayment Eligible!

Responsibilities

Obtains a comprehensive patient history and performs relevant elements of a physical exam. Discusses findings and anesthetic plan with supervising anesthesiologist before induction of anesthesia. Reviews the patient's condition with the anesthesiologist immediately prior to the induction of anesthesia. Pretests and calibrates anesthesia delivery systems. Administers blood, blood products and supportive fluids. Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher from an institution of higher learning accredited by an organization recognized by the board of regents.

Certifications

• Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants. Current, valid certificate of registration. Written practice protocol consistent with section 4760.09 of the Revised Code. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or ALS through American Red Cross are required.
• Complexity of
• Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Work
• Experience: None required.
• Physical
• Requirements: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds and ability to push, pull, and navigate supply carts weighing up to 200 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions of working irregular hours. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
• Personal
• Protective
• Equipment: Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the
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• Health
• Care
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