Anesthesiologist Assistant - Aurora Medical Center Grafton

Department:

04020 AMG Specialist Group: Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Schedule:

• (4) 10 hour shifts or (5) 8 hour shifts available
• Monday-Friday
• No call, no weekends & no holidays

Additional Locations:

• EMS
• GTS

Pay Range

$85.00 - $136.00

Why Choose Advocate Health?
•  No Non-Compete: Work locums at non-Advocate Health locations
• Growth Opportunities: Lead, grow, and get involved!
• Challenging Environment: Elective and emergency surgeries with CRNA-led teams

Competitive Benefits:
• Sign-On Bonus: $30,000 (2-year commitment)
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Up to $60,000 paid directly to lenders
• Licensure & Certification Costs Covered
• CME Reimbursement: $2,000 annually + 40 hours of CME PTO
• Malpractice Insurance
• PTO based on years of experience

Extra Shift Bonuses: 
• $50/hour above FTE for pre-scheduled hours over 4

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides anesthesia services under the direction of an anesthesiologist, including general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care to patients which includes: the induction of anesthesia; the maintenance of anesthesia at the required levels; the support of life functions during the administration of anesthesia, including induction and intubations; the recording of all pertinent events during the induction of, maintenance of and emergence from anesthesia; the recognition and the taking of appropriate corrective action (including requesting consultation when necessary) for abnormal patient responses to anesthesia or to any adjunctive medication or other form of therapy; and the professional observation and resuscitative care (including requesting consultation when necessary) until the patient has regained control of his/her vital functions.
• Performs pre-anesthesia functions under the direction of an anesthesiologist including: determining that an appropriate pre-anesthetic examination has been made by a physician; insuring that relevant tests have been completed and a thorough assessment of the patient has been performed; reviewing the patient's condition immediately prior to the induction of an anesthesia; checking the readiness, availability, cleanliness, sterility when required and working conditions of all the equipment used in the administration of anesthetic agents prior to administering anesthesia.
• Performs post-anesthesia duties under the direction of an anesthesiologist including: remaining with the patient until it is safe to transfer responsibility for care to other qualified individuals; advising personnel responsible for post-anesthetic care of specific problems presented by the patient's condition; administering post-operative epidural pain relief and other post-operative analgesia in collaboration with the surgeon and making post-anesthetic visits regarding the presence or absence of anesthesia related complications.
• Responsible for narcotic medication accounting and distribution under the direction of an anesthesiologist.
• If available responds to life threatening and respiratory emergencies under the direction of an anesthesiologist by establishing and maintaining an airway under the direction of a physician. Assists nursing units with difficult intravenous (IV) insertions when requested, when available and when attempts by other professionals have been unsuccessful.
• Provides work direction and guidance to anesthesiologist assistant students under the direction of the Anesthesiologist.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Anesthesiologist Assistant license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and