Ambient Anesthesia is seeking Certified Anesthesia Assistants (CAAs) for a general anesthesia role serving hospital and ambulatory surgery center (ASC) cases in the Cypress area. The position involves a wide variety of case types and acuity levels, including pediatrics, general, orthopedics, trauma, vascular, cath lab, endoscopy, and obstetrics. The group offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on work-life balance within a collegial practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesiologists in administering anesthesia across diverse case types and acuity levels.
• Provide perioperative patient care and monitoring during anesthesia procedures.
• Prepare and maintain anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort throughout perioperative care.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to facilitate smooth operative workflows.
• Maintain accurate documentation of anesthesia records.
• Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives.
• Adhere to all hospital and ASC policies and protocols.

Compensation

• Very competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Sign-on bonus of $15,000.
• Referral bonus for employee recruitment efforts.
• Profit sharing included as part of compensation.
• W-2 employment status.

Benefits

• Six weeks of paid time off (PTO).
• Full benefits including 401(k) with profit sharing.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).

Shift & Schedule

• Variable schedule with options for 4x10 or 5x8 shifts.
• Weekends optional.
• No on-call requirements.

Requirements

• Certified Anesthesia Assistant (CAA) certification.
• Current Texas license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Clean professional record.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including 4x10 or 5x8 shifts.
• Experience with a variety of anesthesia cases preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.
• Motivated to maintain clinical skills and work-life balance.
• Availability to start in Summer 2022 or ongoing.
• Willingness to work in a collegial, independent anesthesia group setting.