Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA)

Children's Mercy Job Opportunity

Position Highlights:

• Eligible for the $30,000 Professional Advancement Bonus
• Exceptional Work-Life Balance
• Premium pay for any hours worked beyond expected clinical work month
• Eligible for extra shift work and compensation
• Very minimal call - shared weekend call, average 8 days per year from home, plus additional pay if called in
• Outstanding benefits - malpractice coverage, employer-matched retirement, onsite childcare, onsite gym, and free covered parking.

Learn more about living in Kansas City

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children's Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital, and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

Taking care of pediatric patients has been a great experience. I love my job because of all the wonderful people I work with on the perioperative team here at CM!

- Landon Streed CAA

A Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant provides comprehensive anesthesia plan of care delegated within the framework of the supervisory agreement with a licensed anesthesiologist.

Our anesthesia care team provides services in Missouri at our main campus. We offer a high level of acuity, coverage of all specialties, and encourage autonomy and growth. Anesthetists have a variety of shifts available, including 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts, and average 8 weekend day call shifts per year. No weekday call.

The anesthesia care team at CMH includes physicians, anesthetists, residents, and fellows. Anesthetists serve as paid preceptors to rotating anesthesia students and have opportunities to serve on department and hospital-wide committees. The perioperative team at CMH provides exceptional patient care and creates an environment of inclusion, support, and encouragement.

At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

- Clinical practice: expertly provides anesthesia services as delegated by the supervisory agreement for the patient/family which promotes optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Graduated from an anesthesiologist assistant program accredited by the American Medical Association on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or by its successor agency and No Experience necessary / On-the-Job Training On-the-Job Training
• MO Anesthesiologist Assistant
• National Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant
• Licensed as Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant in MO Required Upon Hire
• Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification Policy for required Life Support Certifications. Required Upon Hire
• Certified by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) Required Upon Hire
• Specialty Certification relevant to unit's patient population (determined by Nurse Manager/Director) Preferred

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free. CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.