Assistant Program Director/Anesthesiologist Assistant

Assistant Program Director For UTHealth Houston Master Of Science In Anesthesia Program

The Assistant Program Director (APD) role for the UTHealth Houston Master of Science in Anesthesia (MSA) Program will work closely with the Program Director in all matters related to the program. This includes the areas of clinical curriculum development applicable and unique for each level of training. They will assist with didactic education structure and delivery. The APD will assist in the development of professionalism, interpersonal communication skills, and scholarly activities of the students.

As an Anesthesiologist Assistant, the individual works under the medical direction and supervision of an anesthesiologist, and the Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) administers prescribed anesthesia to surgery patients, and gathers comprehensive patient data to assist in the preparation of patients' anesthetic plan. This role is 20% non-clinical as APD, 80% clinical. The ideal candidate will have two years' experience as an anesthesiologist assistant.

Position Summary and Accountabilities for Anesthesiologist Assistant:

Under the medical direction and supervision of an anesthesiologist, the Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) administers the prescribed anesthetic to patients, and gathers comprehensive patient data to assist in the preparation of patients' anesthetic plan.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Under the direction and supervision of an anesthesiologist, the Anesthesia Assistant administers the prescribed anesthetic to patients in order to desensitize them to permit the performance of medical or surgical procedures.
• Obtains an extensive pre-anesthetic patient health history and performs pre-anesthetic physical examinations. After consultation with the anesthesiologist, the AA may order pre-op evaluations and pre-medications.
• Establish multi-parameter monitoring prior to anesthesia or in other acute care settings. Modalities include, but are not limited to, ASA Standard Monitors, arterial and venous catheters; may manipulate and interpret data from central venous, pulmonary artery, intracranial catheters and other monitors or devices.
• Performs initial CPR/ACLS in emergency situations until the supervising anesthesiologist is summoned.
• Utilizes advanced treatment modalities to effect Section 6, including but not limited to advanced airway interventions and intubation of the trachea; starting and adjusting doses of vasoactive infusions; administering vasoactive and anesthetic drugs; administering blood; and any other treatment modalities prescribed by the supervising anesthesiologist.
• Assists in the post-operative care of patients by managing post-op ventilator support and acute pain management in conjunction with existing protocols or the supervising anesthesiologist.
• May engage in teaching and research functions as deemed appropriate by the supervising anesthesiologist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Description for Assistant Program Director:

The Assistant Program Director role for the UTHealth Houston Master of Science in Anesthesia (MSA) Program will be aiding in the development, implementation, and evaluation of all program activities as well as compliance with all policies, procedures, and accreditation standards as set forth by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP), the University of Texas, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and SACSCOC.

Curriculum

Recommend and implement changes in curriculum, policy, and program requirements as needed

Faculty

Collaborate with faculty to solve challenges

Participating in faculty workshops, commencement exercises and other meetings, as required

Provide collaborative leadership and guidance to faculty and instructional staff in developing and delivering instructional programs

Program Administration

In the Program Director's absence or unavailability, cover the essential responsibilities

Participate with and perform administrative duties as directed by the Program Director

Ensure that the program is in compliance with all policies, procedures, and accreditation standards as set forth by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP), the University of Texas, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and SACSCOC

Participates in development of strategic goals and objectives aligned with the Department of Anesthesiology and School of Medicine

Help execute faculty and staff succession and growth planning

Students

Implement and monitor the program's marketing plan for recruiting new students

Evaluate applications for admission, manage personal interviews with applicants, and make recommendations to the Committee on Admissions

Advise students as needed

Teach students in didactic and clinical setting

Develop and maintain contacts with other universities in order to generate and maintain a good applicant pool.

Maintain standards of clinical performance in accordance to institutional objectives, professional standards of practice, regulatory, and accreditation agency standards

University & Profession

Interface with business and professional organizations, as well as with potential students and the public

Act as a liaison between the MSA Program office and outside organizations, as well as other schools, committees, and task forces within the University

Certification/Skills:

• Skilled in the use of state-of-the-art patient monitoring techniques in anesthesia care environments.
• Certified Anesthesiology Assistant (CAA) by National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) required

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree and successful completion of a Commission Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited required. Two-year Anesthesia Assistant program required.

Minimum Experience:

None. Two years preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4.

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.