CAA - Anesthesiologist Assistant
Job Summary
Our total compensation ranges from $285,000 to $304,000 annually which includes a 6% employer contribution plus up to 4% 403(b) match. We will offer a $30,000 moving stipend/sign on bonus to make relocation efforts effortless.
Paid Time Off details
11 weeks off 1st year, then 10 weeks off annually, including vacation, holidays, personal leave, sick and CME time.
For any work beyond your clinical commitment, you'll earn an impressive $145 per hour. And all of this comes with the added bonus of living and working 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
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN46109B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 02070 - ANESTHESIOLOGY-APC ANESTHETIST
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 103,700 to 202,300
Close Date: 01/15/2027
Open Until Filled:
To apply, visit: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/208772
