Clinical Anesthesia Specialist II

Overview

You may not interact with patients, but your compassion and attention to detail will be felt as they receive expert care. Our team will look to you as a resource for equipment and resources related to anesthesia. Through your skilled work, you will be helping to fulfill the Legacy mission of making life better for others.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Anesthesia Specialist (CAS) II plays an instrumental role in ensuring safety of the patient receiving anesthesia and/or moderate and deep sedation by providing technical and clinical support to the Anesthesiologist.  Assists Anesthesiologist with all procedures where a second pair of hands is needed, such as open heart, trauma, massive transfusion, nerve block and central line placement, as requested.  Expedites patient flow through the perioperative arena by facilitating efficient utilization of anesthesiologist time and OR suite utilization.  Enhances patient safety.  Develops and maintains internal (Anesthesiologist and staff) as well as external (patient and Surgeon) customer satisfaction.  Is responsible for set up, operation and trouble-shooting of specialized anesthesia-related equipment to include life support, anesthesia machines, balloon pumps and monitors.  Assists the Anesthesiologist with evaluation and monitoring of patients during the perioperative period.  Assures that a sterile environment is maintained where necessary during procedures.  Assists in all areas external to the OR when anesthesia or moderate/deep sedation is being administered by an anesthesiologist - including Cath Lab/Angio, Endoscopy, X-ray, MRI, Pediatric Sedation, Nuclear Medicine and Children’s Day Treatment.  Participates in call rotation to provide CAS coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

Qualifications

Education: 

• Associate’s degree in Health Sciences field or equivalent experience required. 
• Graduate of an accredited program (i.e., Cardiovascular Technician, EMT, Paramedic, Respiratory Therapy, Anesthesia Technologist or military equivalent), or commensurate experience preferred.   
• Completion of formal training course in anesthesia machine monthly maintenance required.

Experience:   

• Three years’ experience as anesthesia tech or related clinical area, or two years prior experience as clinical anesthesia specialist.

Skills:

• Functional knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology.
• EKG interpretation, normal vitals for all age groups, knowledge of hemodynamic values. 
• ABG interpretation.
• Demonstrated competency for use of the Intra-aortic Balloon Pump within the operative and Cath Lab setting, including the set-up and initial patient-specific calibration of IABP in collaboration with the cardiac surgeon and anesthesiologist. 
• Pharmacology basics, basic medical technical equipment, anesthesia delivery system troubleshooting ability and aptitude. 
• Working knowledge of all anesthesia-related equipment functions and operations. 
• Ability to work independently and provide self-direction. 
• Effective communication and customer service skills.

Licensure

Licensure/Certification: 

• BLS required prior to start.
• ACLS required prior to start.

Pay Range

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

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