The Certified Anesthesiology Assistant will evaluate patients, assist in anesthesia induction and management, perform regional anesthesia, and support perioperative care in a Level IV Trauma Center at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee. The role involves collaboration with anesthesiologists and healthcare teams across various settings, including ICU and pain clinics, with a focus on patient safety and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients of all ages to obtain pre-anesthetic health histories and perform physical examinations.
• Obtain and interpret diagnostic laboratory and related studies, including blood sampling.
• Establish and monitor noninvasive and invasive monitoring modalities as delegated by anesthesiologists.
• Assist in the induction, maintenance, and adjustment of anesthesia and sedation, including postoperative care.
• Support advanced life support techniques, including airway management and ventilatory support.
• Perform and monitor regional anesthesia techniques such as spinal, epidural, nerve blocks, and local infiltration.
• Participate in post-anesthesia patient rounds, document progress, and transcribe orders.
• Respond to life-threatening situations with appropriate interventions, including CPR and advanced cardiac life support.

Compensation

• Salary-based compensation with additional income from performance bonuses, CME allowances, and loan repayment assistance.
• W-2 tax status with potential loan assistance benefits.

Benefits

• Starting with 4 weeks of PTO annually, increasing to 6 weeks with tenure, plus sick leave.
• Flexible scheduling to support work/life balance.
• Comprehensive health plans, including dental, vision, life, and AD&D coverage.
• Retirement plan with a $1.20 match for every dollar contributed up to 6%.
• Up to $1,500 annually for CME courses and professional memberships.
• Professional expense reimbursement for licensing, certifications, and dues.
• Student loan refinancing discounts.
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives and a purpose-driven organizational culture.

Shift & Schedule

• Variable days and shift timings, including day, evening, and night shifts.
• No on-call requirements or call schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Completion of an accredited anesthesiologist assistant program.
• Certification from the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants.
• Current state licensure as an anesthesiologist assistant.
• Flexibility to respond to varying patient care demands and irregular schedules.
• Excellent communication and critical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under high emotional stress and in crisis situations.
• Stamina for long shifts and rapid work pace, with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records and report interpretation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams and patients.