A busy hospital in Atlanta is seeking a Certified Anesthesia Assistant (CAA) for locum tenens coverage. The role involves supporting inpatient anesthesia services across various surgical cases, excluding obstetrics, with no call responsibilities. The position offers flexible scheduling with 12-hour day shifts, primarily Monday through Friday and weekends, to accommodate growing departmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesia providers in the delivery of anesthesia care across multiple surgical specialties, including trauma, orthopedics, and general surgery.
• Support anesthesia procedures in inpatient and operating room settings.
• Manage cases involving complex comorbidities and occasional head cases, excluding cardiac cases.
• Work under supervision and medical direction, with no direct patient hands-on involvement.
• Provide anesthesia support during scheduled shifts, primarily day shifts with no call required.
• Adapt to variable case load and patient complexity as needed.
• Ensure compliance with hospital protocols and safety standards.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams to facilitate patient care.

Compensation

• Compensation model: Other (1099 tax status).
• Pay structure details not specified; likely based on hours worked or per diem.
• No additional compensation details provided.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, with weekend day shifts.
• Variable schedule days and hours, primarily daytime shifts.
• No call required; shifts are scheduled without on-call duties.

Requirements

• Certification as a Certified Anesthesia Assistant (CAA).
• Prescriptive authority not required.
• Ability to work independently under supervision and medical direction.
• Experience supporting anesthesia in a hospital setting preferred.
• Flexibility to work variable schedules, including weekends.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of anesthesia procedures and patient safety protocols.
• No board certification required for this role.
• Experience with trauma, orthopedics, and general surgery cases is advantageous.
• Ability to handle cases with complex comorbidities and head cases, excluding cardiac cases.