Anesthetist, CAA or CRNA, Full Time

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) are highly skilled health professionals who work under the direction of licensed anesthesiologists to implement anesthesia care plans. CAAs work exclusively within the anesthesia care team environment as described by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). All CAAs possess a premedical background, a baccalaureate degree, and complete a comprehensive didactic and clinical program at the graduate school level. CAAs are trained extensively in the delivery and maintenance of quality anesthesia care as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques. The goal of CAA education is to transform qualified student applicants into competent healthcare practitioners who aspire to practice in the anesthesia care team.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Holds current active state licensure as an Anesthesiologist Assistant in Georgia and complies with applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Graduated with a Master’s degree in Anesthesia.
• Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by this institution or state.
• Demonstrates current competency in clinical responsibilities.
• Ability to perform clinically as an anesthetist regularly in the facility setting.
• Ability to operate, use, and interpret data from various equipment to perform anesthesia and perioperative care, supporting patient safety.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with clinical staff and other disciplines.
• Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the patient populations served.
• Understanding of growth and development principles across the lifespan and ability to assess patient data accordingly.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control techniques.
• Ability to maintain confidential records.
• Ability to adhere to facility policies and procedures.

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