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Position SummaryA 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 ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. A supervising physician may authorize a CAA to:Obtain a comprehensive patient history, perform relevant elements of a physical examination, and present the history to the supervising anesthesiologistPretest and calibrate anesthesia delivery systems and obtain and interpret information from the systems and monitors, in consultation with an anesthesiologistAssist the supervising anesthesiologist with the implementation of medically accepted monitoring techniquesEstablish basic and advanced airway interventions, including intubation of the trachea and performing ventilator supportAdminister intermittent vasoactive drugs and start and adjust vasoactive infusionsAdminister anesthetic drugs, adjuvant drugs, and accessory drugs, including narcoticsAssist the supervising anesthesiologist with the performance of epidural anesthetic procedures, spinal anesthetic procedures, and other regional anesthetic techniquesAdminister blood, blood products, and supportive fluidsProvide assistance to a cardiopulmonary resuscitation team in response to a life-threatening situationMonitor, transport, and transfer care to appropriate anesthesia or recovery personnelParticipate in administrative, research, and clinical teaching activities, as authorized by the supervising anesthesiologist, andPerform such other tasks the anesthesiologist assistant has been trained and is proficient to performPrivileges 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 prescribeEmergency SituationsIn 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 physicianMinimum QualificationsEducationGraduation from an Anesthesiologist Assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational ProgramsLicensureCurrent and valid license to practice in Washington, D.C.Anesthesiologist Assistant accreditation and certification through the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA)ExperienceA minimum of 1 year of prior Anesthesiologist Assistant experience post-graduationProficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, etc.)Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential informationPhysical RequirementsSit, walk, bend, and reach for long periods of time in a clinical settingMust be able to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs. as part of the roleRegularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipmentRequires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipmentAbout GW MFAMFA 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 DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) The GW Medical Faculty Associates

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