Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Location : Charleston, South Carolina
Reports To : Anesthesiologist / Medical Director of Anesthesia
Schedule : Flexible Scheduling with 24, 12, 10, and 8 hr shifts
Position Summary :
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) to join our anesthesia care team. Under the supervision of an anesthesiologist, the CAA will provide safe, high-quality anesthesia care to patients undergoing surgical and diagnostic procedures.
Key Responsibilities :
- Assist in the implementation and maintenance of anesthesia care as directed by a licensed anesthesiologist.
- Perform patient assessments, including medical history review and physical evaluation.
- Establish and manage venous and arterial access.
- Initiate and manage general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care.
- Continuously monitor and interpret patient vital signs and anesthesia depth.
- Adjust anesthetic levels under physician direction based on patient status and surgical needs.
- Perform airway management, including intubation and ventilator management.
- Participate in post-anesthesia patient care and handoff processes.
- Ensure all documentation is accurate and completed in a timely manner.
What We Offer :
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, malpractice, CME).Paid time off and holiday pay.Retirement plan with employer contribution.Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth.Supportive team environment with strong physician collaboration.Award-winning cultureRequirements : Qualifications :
Graduate of a CAA educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA).Active and unrestricted CAA license in the state of [State Name] (or eligibility to obtain).Current BLS and ACLS certification (PALS may be required depending on case mix).Excellent interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative clinical environment.