Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

University of Toledo Physicians' mission is to improve the human condition through excellence in patient care and medical discovery. Representing more than 200 physicians, UT Physicians are leaders in clinical care, research and education of the future physicians, providing care in a wide range of medical specialties from the most complex diagnoses and treatments to primary care for the entire family. The primary site of inpatient care services is at the University of Toledo Medical Center, but many of our physicians' practice at hospitals and medical offices throughout the region.

University of Toledo Physicians offers competitive pay and benefits including: 403B, Pension, health and tuition waiver at UT.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant performs, under supervision of an Anesthesiologist, basic roles and functions of an Anesthetist as well as limited actions to be taken in life-threatening emergency conditions. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Administer anesthesia under the medical direction of a qualified Anesthesiologist within the education, training, and experience of the anesthetist, including adjusting anesthetic levels on a minute-to-minute basis. These services may include perioperative patient evaluations as well as delegated teaching and research functions
• May perform initial acute cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPT/ALLS) in life-threatening situations as directed by a physician or protocol until the supervising anesthesiologist arrives
• May Administer supportive therapy, for example with intravenous fluid and cardiovascular drugs
• Establishes multi-parameter monitoring of patient prior to, during, and after anesthesia or in other acute care situations. This includes ECG, direct arterial pressure, central venous pressure, arterial blood gas determinations and hematocrits, in addition to the routine measurement of temperature, respiration, blood pressure and heart rate. Also, other monitoring as may be developed for anesthesia and intensive care use will be incorporated. Modalities include, but are not limited to, ASA Standard Monitors, arterial and venous catheters
• May manipulate and interpret data from central venous, pulmonary artery, and intra-cranial catheters and other monitors or devices where indicated
• Administers the prescribed anesthetic with particular attention to the cardiovascular, respiratory, and metabolic health of the patient, as well as other drugs commonly used in anesthetic practice by protocol, or as directed by the supervising anesthesiologist
• Manages pre and post anesthetic care, including ventilatory support of patients as assigned by an Anesthesiologist
• May utilize advanced treatment modalities to effect the prescribed anesthetic plan; these may include, but are not limited to, advanced airway interventions, including intubation of the trachea; starting and adjusting vasoactive infusions, administering vasoactive and anesthetic drugs, administering blood and other treatment modalities prescribed by the supervising anesthesiologist and within the training and expertise of the Anesthetist
• May manage ventilators and other respiratory care parameters as directed by the physician
• May assist in research projects carried out by the Anesthesiologist
• May instruct others in principles and practices of anesthesia, respiratory care, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as directed by the Anesthesiologist
• May assist the Anesthesiologist in gathering routine pre-op data
• The choice of anesthesia and drugs to be employed are prescribed by an Anesthesiologist for each patient except
  1. Where standard orders for the conduct of a specified anesthetic are prescribed
  2. Where life-threatening emergencies arise necessitating the utilization of standard therapeutic or resuscitation procedures; and Anesthesiologist will be immediately available personally or via telephone and/or beeper in case of need for consultation regarding changes from standard procedures

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Education: Completion of accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant training program
• License and/or Certification: 
  1. Certification by the NCCAA (National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants) 
  2. Registered with the State Medical Board of Ohio as an Anesthesiologist Assistant
  3. Active BLS, ACLS and PALS Certification (must be active within 90 days of hire)

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, height, weight, familial or marital status, or genetics. 

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