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