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University of Utah

PS Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193


Details

Open Date

04/23/2024

Requisition Number

PRN38342B

Job Title

PS Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

Working Title

PS Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

Job Grade

I

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

Schedule includes days, nights, weekends and holidays.

VP Area

U of U Health - Academics

Department

02070 - Anesthesiology - CRNA

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

170,000 - 190,000 DOE

Close Date

Priority Review Date

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.

Broad Case and Location Mix

Generous total compensation ($215K-$239K)

14.2 percent, fully vested, employer contribution to 401K

Negotiable moving stipend

1 CME Week + Education Fund

27 vacation days, 12 sick days, paid holidays

$125.00 an hour for work beyond clinical commitment

Live and work in Beautiful Utah!

Responsibilities

Essential Functions under Medical Direction:

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.

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

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.

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

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

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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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