Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Job at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

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  • MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant - CAA MD Anderson's mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention. Our mission also includes education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public. MD Anderson Cancer Center has Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant opportunities in our Anesthesiology department. Join our community of exceptional clinicians engaged in our extraordinary practice. Join our team of exceptional clinicians who enjoy flexible schedules, optional rotation to our satellite locations based on operational need, and low call requirement. Our onboarding strategy includes a well-structured orientation for newly hired CAAs. Some of our benefits include generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Accruals; Five CME days + $3,000 allowance, Employee/Employer contributed retirement plan, Tuition reimbursement, Educational and Wellness days, 9 or more institutional holidays, and more. Relocation assistance available + No state income tax in Texas. Additionally, in association with our educational team and affiliated institutions, we currently provide rich educational and professional growth opportunities. Essential Job Functions: Responsible for providing anesthesia services under the medical direction of an attending credentialed anesthesiologist prior to, during and following surgery, procedural care, or for diagnostic or therapeutic interventions. Develops a plan of care based on preoperative assessments and coordinates with all appropriate healthcare givers. Initiates the planned anesthetic technique under the medical direction of the anesthesiologist. Administers anesthetic agents and adjunctive therapeutics at levels to maintain the patient's physiologic homeostasis. Monitors patients intraoperatively for physiological responses and manages emergence and recovery from the anesthetic.

EDUCATION

Required: A graduate of an anesthesiologist assistant educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Master of Science in Anesthesiology or equivalent degree.

EXPERIENCE

Required: None Preferred: Two to five years of clinical experience in a high acuity hospital, specialty hospital, academic medical center, or equivalent.

CERTIFICATION

Required: All of the following: Current Certification or recertification as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) from the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA). ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. Requisition ID: 171139 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Day/Evening Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 200,000 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 235,000 Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 270,000 FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a time and a half rate Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: Yes Referral Bonus Available?: Yes Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes Science Jobs: No #J-18808-Ljbffr MD Anderson Cancer Center

Job Tags

Full time, Traineeship, Local area, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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