Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA)

Job Title Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) Location Weston Facility Florida Weston Hospital Department Anesthesiology-Weston Hospital Job Code 001186 Shift Days Schedule 7:00am-7:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Our team manages all cases, excluding trauma, OB, open heart, and liver. Most of our CAAs work 12-hour shifts. These positions do not involve weekday call or working nights. Embrace the opportunity to be a part of a collegial work environment, where CRNAs, CAAs and MDAs come together to ensure the highest level of patient care. The city of Weston is in Broward County, just west of Fort Lauderdale. Weston is ~30 miles northwest of Miami and part of the Miami metropolitan area. We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package including: Competitive compensation and supplemental pay rate Sign-on bonuses for eligible new graduates and experienced providers Student loan repayment Paid time off plus 6 paid holidays CEU package and internal CEU opportunities Professional reimbursements Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits - effective day one of employment Employer paid life insurance Short and long-term disability coverage for full-time caregivers Parental leave equal to 100% pay up to 12 weeks (full-time caregivers) Relocation reimbursement Paid interview expenses Retirement Savings Plans (up to 5.5% total Cleveland Clinic contributions immediately upon hire/ increases with years of service) Malpractice covered at no cost to the AA Research and teaching opportunities (not required, but available if interested) Cleveland Clinic is an eligible employer for PSLF (Public Student Loan Forgiveness) Performs pre-anesthetic evaluation of patients, writes appropriate notes in charts, orders appropriate laboratory work and evaluates laboratory work under the supervision of the anesthesiologist. Administers anesthesia according to commonly accepted standards of the AANA and FANA. Maintains appropriate knowledge of anesthesia equipment, follows standard medical practice in the induction, maintenance and emergencies of anesthesia. Communicates regularly with staff physicians, peers and other departments within the facility, patients and patient's family. Responsibilities Performs pre-anesthetic evaluation of patients, writes appropriate notes in chart, orders and evaluates appropriate laboratory work. Formulates an anesthetic care plan based on current knowledge concepts, and scientific principles, explains procedures to patient and answers questions as necessary. Writes preoperative notes, charts accurate anesthesia record, maintains confidentiality and demonstrates concern for patient and family. Administers anesthesia according to commonly accepted standards of the AANA and FANA. Maintains appropriate knowledge of anesthesia equipment, follows standard medical practice in the induction, maintenance and emergencies of anesthesia. Ensures sterile technique is preserved and work area is free of obstacles. Monitors patient continuously throughout the anesthetic with appropriate documentation, recognizes abnormal physiological responses and takes corrective action, requests appropriate tests when needed, and provides emergency care when necessary. Maintains responsibility for safe emergence from anesthesia under accepted, standard guidelines. Transfers patient to appropriate recovery room, ICU personnel and remains until report is given and patient condition is stable. Recognizes expected or abnormal patient responses in postoperative setting and initiates corrective measures. Evaluates patient outcomes on a regular basis. Maintains completed and up-to-date documentation and files at all times including products and service quotes. Communicates with colleagues and patients regularly. Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO. Follows Code Blue protocol. Other duties as assigned. Education Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthetist Program. Bachelors of Science in Nursing. Demonstrates knowledge of infection control practices. Cognizant of the physical and general characteristics of the various age related groups. Certifications Florida Nurse Anesthetist License. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Florida. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Complexity of Work All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the po #J-18808-Ljbffr