Anesthesiologist Assistant

Details

Open Date 07/02/2026

Requisition Number PRN45539B

Job Title PS Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

Working Title Anesthesiologist Assistant

Career Progression Track I

Track Level

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Day

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 02070 - ANESTHESIOLOGY-APC ANESTHETIST

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $231,000 - $247,000

Close Date 10/02/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Under medical direction of staff anesthesiologist, this position provides professional anesthesia services in all hospital areas. Assists with anesthesia related medical situations such as airway maintenance and pulmonary ventilation.

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Our total compensation package ranges from $292,000 to $311,000 annually, including a 14.2% employer contribution to your 401(k). We will offer a $30,000 moving stipend/sign on bonus to make relocation effortless.

Paid Time Off details— 7.6 weeks or 38 days , including vacation, personal leave days, CME time and paid holidays.

In addition to this, you’ll accrue twelve sick days annually (96 hours) , earned monthly to support your well-being throughout the year.

For any work beyond your clinical commitment, you’ll earn an impressive $145 per hour . And all of this comes with the added bonus of living and working in beautiful Utah!

Responsibilities

Essential Functions under Medical Direction:

1. Performs preoperative evaluation by assessing staff notes, progress notes, lab work, and patient histories to determine the most appropriate anesthetic management. The CAA may order additional analyses, consultations, lab work, and peri-anesthetic medications as warranted.

2. Monitors functioning of all equipment and induces general and/or regional anesthesia by using anesthesia procedures and methods.

3. Manages the anesthetic procedure by monitoring appropriate physical, physiochemical, and biochemical indicators such as blood pressure, heart rate, EKG , blood loss, patient position, pulmonary compliance, arterial blood bases, etc.

4. Adjusts anesthesia procedures as required; informs other medical personnel of all necessary developments.

5. Oversees recovery from anesthesia by observing the appropriate indicators in surgery as well as the post-anesthesia recovery room; performs post-operative evaluation.

6. Makes appropriate entries in staff notes, on anesthesia records, and in the patients’ charts.

Minimum Qualifications

Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants ( NCCAA ) as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant ( CAA ); current professional licensure in the state of Utah; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.

The CAA certification is granted after successful completion of an accredited anesthesiologist assistant program.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or University Human Resource Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.