Job Description Summary
Summey Medical Pavilion OR platform consists of 4- OR suites and 2-minor procedure rooms which cover surgical specialties, to include; ENT, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Dental, Urology, Plastics, General Surgery and Endoscopy. Currently, All procedures done on-site serve the pediatric population up to age 18, as well as some women's services. The anesthesia staff on site consist of MDAs, CRNAs, AAs and Anesthesia Residents. All surgery is performed on an outpatient basis. The ambulatory surgery facilities are part of the MUSC Magnet designation, Joint Commission Accredited and upholds to the highest level of pediatric care possible.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC000375 CHS - CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists) Children's Ambulatory Center (Offsite)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-36
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
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 in the framework of a written practice protocol developed for the anesthesiologist’s 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, assist 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.
Hours per week: 40
Typical Schedule : Monday-Friday; No nights or weekends required
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 Anesthesiologist’s 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 health care 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.
Additional Job Description
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…