Medical Faculty Associates, Inc.
Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant
Medical Faculty Associates, Inc., Olympia, Washington, United States
Job Category:
Anesthesiology Practitioners - CAA, CRNA
Requisition Number:
CERTI006143
Full-Time
On-site
Salary Range: $195,500 USD to $240,100 USD
Locations GW Hospital 900 23rd St NW Washington, DC 20037, USA
A certified anesthesiologist assistant (CAA) performs a clinical role in providing pain management and anesthesia care. The CAA is a credentialed position and receives clinical supervision from an appropriately credentialed anesthesiologist.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Obtain a comprehensive patient history, perform relevant elements of a physical examination, and present the history to the supervising anesthesiologist
Pretest and calibrate anesthesia delivery systems and obtain and interpret information from the systems and monitors, in consultation with an anesthesiologist
Assist the supervising anesthesiologist with the implementation of medically accepted monitoring techniques
Establish basic and advanced airway interventions, including intubation of the trachea and performing ventilator support
Administer intermittent vasoactive drugs and start and adjust vasoactive infusions
Administer anesthetic drugs, adjuvant drugs, and accessory drugs, including narcotics
Assist the supervising anesthesiologist with the performance of epidural anesthetic procedures, spinal anesthetic procedures, and other regional anesthetic techniques
Administer blood, blood products, and supportive fluids
Provide assistance to a cardiopulmonary resuscitation team in response to a life‑threatening situation
Monitor, transport, and transfer care to appropriate anesthesia or recovery personnel
Participate in administrative, research, and clinical teaching activities, as authorized by the supervising anesthesiologist, and
Perform such other tasks the anesthesiologist assistant has been trained and is proficient to perform
Privileges not permitted
Prescribe any medications or controlled substances.
Practice or attempt to practice unless under the supervision of an anesthesiologist who is immediately available for consultation, assistance, and intervention.
Practice or attempt to administer anesthesia during the induction or emergence phase without the personal participation of the supervising anesthesiologist.
Administer any drugs, medication, devices, or therapies the supervising anesthesiologist is not qualified or authorized to prescribe
Emergency Situations In an emergency situation, the CAA may render emergency medical services necessary to avoid morbidity or mortality of the critically ill patient until a physician arrives. Such emergencies require the practitioner to obtain supervision as soon as possible from a physician.
Minimum Qualifications Education
Graduation from an Anesthesiologist Assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs
Licensure
Current and valid license to practice in Washington, D.C.
Anesthesiologist Assistant accreditation and certification through the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA)
Experience
A minimum of 1 year of prior Anesthesiologist Assistant experience post‑graduation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Physical Requirements
Sit, walk, bend, and reach for long periods of time in a clinical setting
Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs. as part of the role
Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment
Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment
About GW MFA MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH), separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals.
The GW MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community‑based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Anesthesiology Practitioners - CAA, CRNA
Requisition Number:
CERTI006143
Full-Time
On-site
Salary Range: $195,500 USD to $240,100 USD
Locations GW Hospital 900 23rd St NW Washington, DC 20037, USA
A certified anesthesiologist assistant (CAA) performs a clinical role in providing pain management and anesthesia care. The CAA is a credentialed position and receives clinical supervision from an appropriately credentialed anesthesiologist.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Obtain a comprehensive patient history, perform relevant elements of a physical examination, and present the history to the supervising anesthesiologist
Pretest and calibrate anesthesia delivery systems and obtain and interpret information from the systems and monitors, in consultation with an anesthesiologist
Assist the supervising anesthesiologist with the implementation of medically accepted monitoring techniques
Establish basic and advanced airway interventions, including intubation of the trachea and performing ventilator support
Administer intermittent vasoactive drugs and start and adjust vasoactive infusions
Administer anesthetic drugs, adjuvant drugs, and accessory drugs, including narcotics
Assist the supervising anesthesiologist with the performance of epidural anesthetic procedures, spinal anesthetic procedures, and other regional anesthetic techniques
Administer blood, blood products, and supportive fluids
Provide assistance to a cardiopulmonary resuscitation team in response to a life‑threatening situation
Monitor, transport, and transfer care to appropriate anesthesia or recovery personnel
Participate in administrative, research, and clinical teaching activities, as authorized by the supervising anesthesiologist, and
Perform such other tasks the anesthesiologist assistant has been trained and is proficient to perform
Privileges not permitted
Prescribe any medications or controlled substances.
Practice or attempt to practice unless under the supervision of an anesthesiologist who is immediately available for consultation, assistance, and intervention.
Practice or attempt to administer anesthesia during the induction or emergence phase without the personal participation of the supervising anesthesiologist.
Administer any drugs, medication, devices, or therapies the supervising anesthesiologist is not qualified or authorized to prescribe
Emergency Situations In an emergency situation, the CAA may render emergency medical services necessary to avoid morbidity or mortality of the critically ill patient until a physician arrives. Such emergencies require the practitioner to obtain supervision as soon as possible from a physician.
Minimum Qualifications Education
Graduation from an Anesthesiologist Assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs
Licensure
Current and valid license to practice in Washington, D.C.
Anesthesiologist Assistant accreditation and certification through the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA)
Experience
A minimum of 1 year of prior Anesthesiologist Assistant experience post‑graduation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Physical Requirements
Sit, walk, bend, and reach for long periods of time in a clinical setting
Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs. as part of the role
Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment
Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment
About GW MFA MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH), separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals.
The GW MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community‑based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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