Anesthesiologist Assistant, South

Anesthesiologist Assistant, South

Exceptional care, simply delivered, is what sets Community Health Network apart and what makes us a leading not-for-profit, provider-led, multi-specialty healthcare destination in central Indiana. We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join one of the nation's most integrated healthcare systems, with over 1,300 providers in Indianapolis, IN. This opportunity is located at Community Hospital South and associated surgery centers.

Community Health Network is seeking a dedicated and skilled Anesthesiology Assistant to join our collaborative care team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic surgical environment, supporting anesthesiologists in delivering safe and effective anesthesia care.

• Contribute to the success of an anesthesiology team to ensure every patient who undergoes treatment in your facility receives exceptional care in line with established best practices. Prepare and maintain anesthesia equipment and supplies to ensure proper functioning.
• Administer general and regional anesthesia. Conduct pre-anesthetic assessment and develop anesthesia care plans based on patient needs. Provide post-operative care and support patients during recovery. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when a patient requires life-saving care. Monitor a patient's blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate and respiration rate before and during procedures. Manage the care a patient receives before and after receiving anesthesia. Coordinate with other members of the care team to provide ventilator support and pain management following procedures. Educate patients and their families about anesthesia procedures and post-operative care.
• Collaborate with clinic administrative staff in a supportive environment by providing direction, ongoing training, and opportunities for growth and development. Serve as a professional representative of the program by attending and actively participating in various Network, community, state, and national organizations.
• Stay current by reading main journals and attending Network, community, state, and national educational opportunities, such as journal clubs, lectures, and conferences.
• Gather data from patients, medical charts and the medical care team. Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of anesthesia care and patient responses.

Master's Degree: Master of Science in Anesthesia (MSA) (Required)

Experienced in using and maintaining key equipment, including EKG machines, endotracheal tubes, gas anesthesia apparatuses and intensive care ventilators. (Required)

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Community Health Network has been deeply committed to the communities it serves since opening its first hospital, Community Hospital East, in 1956. Now with more than 16,000 caregivers and 200 sites of care, Community Health Network puts patients first while offering a full continuum of healthcare services, world-class innovations and a new focus on population health management. We are guided by a simple mission: "Deeply committed to the communities we serve, we enhance health and well-being." Our organization's values are represented by the acronym PRIIDE: Patients First, Relationships, Integrity, Inclusion, Diversity, Excellence. These values drive the work we do every day and the attitude we bring to every task.