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Job description
Job Summary
Sign‑on bonus: $50,000 available at this location for new graduates and external candidates. The Certified Anesthesiology Assistant provides perioperative management of patients where anesthesia services are indicated. Duties include pre‑operative, intra‑operative and post‑operative evaluation, administer anesthetics under a written practice protocol, assist with anesthesia equipment, transport of patients, maintain patient records, participate in teaching and continuing education, and provide resuscitative care as needed.
Responsibilities
Pre‑operative evaluation and intra‑operative management of patients requiring anesthesia
Administer appropriate anesthetics within the framework of a written practice protocol
Assist anesthesia machines and related equipment; assist in patient transport
Maintain adequate patient records
Participate in teaching activities and continuing education programs
Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and provide resuscitative care when indicated
Minimum Training and Education
Completion of an Anesthesiologist Assistant program certified by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants
Current certification from an agency recognized by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners and the Anesthesiologist’s Assistant Committee
Evidence of licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
Licensure, Certifications, Registrations
Certified AA with current license to practice or eligibility to obtain practice in South Carolina
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
Current Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, and climbing stairs. Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including in temperature extremes. Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces and from elevated areas. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted, and to lift and lower 50 lbs objects from floor to 36 inches. Ability to perform gross motor, fine motor, and repetitive motion tasks. Ability to see, hear, and maintain vision and tactile acuity. Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and in a latex‑safe environment. Ability to use a respirator as required.
Additional Information
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
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Worksite address
charleston, SC, 29408, US
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