Job Description Summary
Sign-On Bonus Available The purpose of the Certified Anesthesiology Assistant is to provide perioperative management of patients where anesthesia services are indicated. Duties involved in providing this care include pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative evaluation of patients requiring anesthetized surgical and non-surgical procedures. The AA administers appropriate anesthetics in the framework of a written practice protocol developed for the anesthesiologists assistant with the attending anesthesiologists in a manner consistent with standards of practice. In addition, the AA is thoroughly familiar with the use of anesthesia machines and related equipment, assists in transport of patients, maintains adequate patient records, participates in the teaching activities of the department, participates in a variety of continuing education programs, and demonstrates a high level of professionalism in the performance of the duties of an AA Practitioner. Also, provides resuscitative care as indicated.
Medical University Hospital Authority MUHA
Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type: Regular Cost Center: CC000377 CHS - CRNA Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Main Pay Rate Type: Hourly Pay Grade: Health-36 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift:
Job Description
We have 4 main sites in our downtown location. Please review the unit descriptions for each to decide which site you would be interested in applying to.
The MUSC Shawn Jenkins Childrens Hospital is a pediatric level-one academic trauma center in Charleston, SC. There are eight operating suites and two cardiac cath labs on level 3. The second-floor procedure area includes two endoscopy suites, two minor procedure rooms, and in development is an interventional radiology suite. Other non-operating room sites covered include CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology, and a heme-oncology procedure room. Coverage includes all pediatric surgical specialties, including cardiovascular trauma, oncology, transplant, orthopedics, neurosurgery, ENT, GU-GYN, ophthalmology, general surgery, dental, and plastics.
The University Hospital operating area is the central receiving unit within a level-one academic trauma center. There are 21-OR suites which cover all surgical specialties to include Trauma, Transplant, Ortho, Neuro, ENT, GU-GYN, Robotics, and Burns. Interventional radiology suite. Other non-operating room sites covered include CT, MRI, Bronch, Neuro-angio, and interventional radiology. There is a practice group of about 42 CRNAs in this group. Most work 3 shifts of 13.5 hours per week. There are 24-hour shift staff which cover most nights and a limited number of 10 hours shifts. Self-scheduling with a volunteer basis for weekends, holidays, and night coverage.
The MUSC Ashley River Towers hospital is an adult care centered academic facility in Charleston, SC. We have 10 operating rooms as well as a robust NORA practice including 7 endoscopy procedural areas and 6 Heart and Vascular and interventional radiology suites. OR coverage for the CRNA practice includes surgical oncology, colorectal, bariatrics, plastics, and occasional vascular-thoracic.
Rutledge Tower Ambulatory Surgery consists of 9 ORs for adult outpatient and inpatient populations. Ambulatory Service Groupings are ENT, Oral Surgery, Adult Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Plastics, Gynecology, Urology, Pain Management, Orthopedics, Surgical Oncology, Endocrine, and Colorectal.
Additional Job Description
Sign-on bonus available for new grads & experienced external candidates Hours per week: 40 Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly Minimum Training and Education
Evidenced successful completion of Anesthesiologist Assistant program certified by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants. Current certification from an agency recognized by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners and the Anesthesiologists Assistant Committee. Evidence of licensure or ability by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners. Must demonstrate current competency in the clinical privileges extended. Must be proficient in the operation of anesthesia equipment. Current knowledge in anesthesia practice. Must exhibit basic knowledge of safety in a healthcare facility. Knowledge and practice of universal precautions in patient contact is required. Must be able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with surgeons, residents, anesthesia personnel, and nursing staff. Guidelines for practice are described in the departmental policy and procedure book. AAs practice under the clinical supervision of an anesthesiologist and the administrative supervision of the CRNA manager for their cost center.
Required Licensure Certifications Registrations
Must be recognized as a Certified AA with current license to practice or eligible to obtain practice in the state of South Carolina. Current Basic Life Support BLS is required, a certification from an American Heart Association AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers. Current certification in Advanced Life Support ACLS from the American Heart Association.
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform job functions while standing. Continuous Ability to perform job functions while sitting. Continuous Ability to perform job functions while walking. Continuous Ability to climb stairs. Infrequent Ability to work indoors. Continuous Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. Infrequent Ability to work from elevated areas. Frequent Ability to work in confined, cramped spaces. Frequent Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Infrequent Ability to bend at the waist. Continuous Ability to twist at the waist. Frequent Ability to squat and perform job functions. Frequent Ability to perform pinching operations. Frequent Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. Continuous Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. Continuous Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. Continuous Ability to reach overhead. Frequent Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. Continuous Ability to fully use both legs. Continuous Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. Frequent Ability to reach in all directions. Continuous Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. Infrequent Ability to lift, lower objects 50 lbs. from to floor from to 36 inches unassisted. Infrequent Ability to lift from 36 to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequent Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. Examples include:
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes. Continuous Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. Continuous Ability to match or discriminate between colors. Continuous Ability to determine distance and relationship between objects, depth perception. Continuous Good peripheral vision capabilities. Continuous Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. Continuous Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Continuous Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Continuous Ability to work rotating shifts. Frequent Ability to work overtime as required. Frequent Ability to work in a latex-safe environment. Continuous Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. Continuous Selected Positions Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. Continuous Selected Positions Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and as required.
If you like working with energetic, enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us.
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