The Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) at UTHealth Houston provides anesthesia services under the supervision of an anesthesiologist in the Texas Medical Center. The role involves administering prescribed anesthesia, conducting pre-anesthetic assessments, monitoring patient vital signs, and assisting in perioperative care, including emergency response and post-operative management.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed anesthesia to patients under the supervision of an anesthesiologist to facilitate surgical procedures.
• Obtain comprehensive pre-anesthetic patient histories and perform physical examinations; order pre-op evaluations and medications as needed.
• Establish and interpret multi-parameter monitoring, including invasive and non-invasive modalities.
• Perform initial CPR/ACLS in emergency situations until the supervising anesthesiologist arrives.
• Utilize advanced treatment modalities such as airway management, vasoactive infusions, blood administration, and other prescribed interventions.
• Assist in post-operative patient care, including ventilator support and pain management.
• Engage in teaching and research activities as directed by the supervising anesthesiologist.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Compensation

• Salary-based compensation (W-2 tax status).

Benefits

• Generous time off including holidays, preventative leave, vacation, and sick time totaling approximately 37-38 days per year.
• Longevity pay after two years of service.
• Build your future with a retirement/pension plan.
• Work/life resources including free financial and legal counseling, free mental health counseling, gym membership discounts, wellness programs, and various employee discounts.
• Resources available for child and elder care.

Shift & Schedule

• Full-time position.

Requirements

• Current NCCAA certification.
• Bachelor's degree and graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited two-year Anesthesia Assistant program.
• Proficiency in patient monitoring techniques in anesthesia care.
• Ability to perform advanced airway interventions and emergency procedures.
• Physical ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
• Residency in Texas required.
• Security-sensitive position subject to Texas Education Code § 51.215.
• No prior experience required.