CAA CRNA - OB

Position Description:

The Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) to join its Obstetric Anesthesiology Division. The successful candidate must possess the ability to provide high quality anesthesia care to a complex patient population, working directly under the supervision of our Adult Anesthesiologists and as part of a team of highly trained and dedicated team of CAAs and certified nurse anesthetists.

Responsibilities

• Administer general and local anesthesia
• Maintain anesthesia delivery systems and monitors , including testing and calibration
• Prepare patients to be effectively monitored
• Monitor patients under anesthesia
• Make recommendations regarding anesthetic care plans
• Perform post-procedure tests on patients to ensure that they are recovering well
• Responsible for the operation of anesthesia equipment to monitor patients while delivering direct anesthesia care.
• Provide direct patient care before, during and after anesthesia to ensure continuity of care and quality.
• Obtain complete patient medical histories, conducting physical exams, and pre-procedure interviews
• Review the complete patient medical history to confirm its authenticity with the patient/family to ensure it is accurate with the physical exams and pre-procedure interviews
• Administer/order required diagnostic and laboratory tests
• Work with Anesthesiologist s to determine the next step of prep for the procedures and begin the stages of prepping the patient for the procedure
• Employ CPR or other emergency procedures as indicated
• Perform varies administrative duties that might involve collecting medical records, conducting patient chart reviews, and following up with patients/families pre or post procedures

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.  Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing business needs.

Education and Professional Requirements

• Preferred Experience: Previous CAA experience in Anesthesiology
• Minimum Education: Master's of Science in Anesthesiology degree required.
• Candidates can be either a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant or board eligible for certification as a CAA.
• Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience: adult healthcare; previous CAA experience
• Wisconsin AA license
• AHA BCLS and/or ACLS required

Medical College of Wisconsin:

At the core of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the pursuit of new knowledge and the power of academic medicine. Bringing together the world’s top scientists and clinicians, inspired students, and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge.

As a distinguished leader and innovator in the education and development of the next generation of physicians, scientists, pharmacists, and health professionals, MCW is home to more than 1,500 students in the Medical, Graduate, and Pharmacy Schools, and over 900 physicians in residency and fellowship programs.  Approximately 1,650 physicians, 750 nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other healthcare practitioners care for approximately 521,000 patients of all ages annually.

Education

Our education program is highlighted by our highly regarded residency program with positions for 80 physicians-in-training, including interns and residents. We also provide specialty training through ACGME-approved fellowships in Pediatric Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, Obstetric Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine and Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, and additional fellowships in Regional Anesthesia and Neuroanesthesia. Our dedication to training the next generation of physician-scientists is evidenced through our success in recruiting trainees into our NIH training grants (T32 and T35).  In addition to our resident and fellow training programs, we offer a Master of Science in Anesthesia program – one of just 12 in the nation.

Research

Research in the Department is internationally recognized for its contributions to calcium channel biophysics, vascular reactivity, myocardial protection and experimental neurosciences, with a focus on traumatic brain injury and the physiology and pharmacology of pain modulation. Our research is supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin, the VA, American Heart Association and the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research, among others.

The Department of Anesthesiology at MCW includes 120 clinical faculty members, approximately 90 certified nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologist assistants, 10 active research faculty members, 66 residents and 17 fellows in pediatric anesthesia, cardiac anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia, critical care, regional acute pain and pain medicine. The Department anesthesiology team serves multiple sites both near the Froedtert and MCW campus, as well as several community sites and covers both ambulatory and in-patient services. Affiliated clinical sites include Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin (CHW), Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC), Community Memorial and West Bend Hospitals, and four ambulatory surgery centers in SE Wisconsin.

Division of Obstetric Anesthesiology

The Division of Obstetric Anesthesiology is comprised of six faculty and one fellow. The Obstetric Anesthesiology team at Medical College of Wisconsin provides care at two affiliate sites in the Milwaukee area: the Froedtert Birth Center (physically located within Children's Hospital of Wisconsin) and St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center (Wheaton Hospitals and Clinics). Together, these hospitals, both regional high risk centers, provide obstetric services for nearly 5,000 deliveries per year.

The Froedtert Birth Center:

The Froedtert Birth Center has immediate access to a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit and to the full range of pediatric medical and surgical care eliminating the need for transfers to other facilities. The birthing center cared for over 2,330 total deliveries in 2014, 713 of which were Cesarean deliveries. The Anesthesiology division provides care to approximately 2,050 Obstetric Anesthesia patients per year, indicating 88% anesthesia involvement in deliveries.

The Fetal Surgery Collaborative Group:

At the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and Froedtert Birth Center, anesthesiologists are key members of a growing and vibrant fetal surgery collaborative group that includes pediatric surgeons, advanced practice nurses, and maternal-fetal-medicine specialists. Together, they provide the best of care to our youngest patients, including EXIT-type procedures and menigomyeloceole repairs. Currently the team performs 14 procedures per year with a great capacity to grow.

Milwaukee:

Milwaukee is located in the southeast corner of Wisconsin, nestled along one of Lake Michigan’s beautiful bays. It is a wonderful community that has both the advantages of an urban environment and immediate access to outdoor recreational activities. The four-county area (Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties) has a population of 1.6 million people.

For more information about our program please visit: http://www.mcw.edu/Anesthesiology

Our Commitment to Mental Health and Wellbeing

MCW recognizes the hard work and multiple responsibilities of our faculty and staff and is committed to improving wellness and wellbeing.  As part of MCW’s commitment, a multitude of resources are provided and encouraged including the Well-Being Index, literature/research, courses, and peer support programs.  MCW’s benefits specific to mental health include:

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP):  A free, confidential resource available to employees, dependents, and household members for mental health and well-being.
• Monthly Wellness Newsletter:  Provides resources, tools, and events to support the whole person by providing emotional well-being, nutrition, physical activity, self-care, social, spiritual, and financial wellness.
• Wellness Champions:  80+ employees serve as Wellness Champions to encourage mental, physical, social, and spiritual health through formal programs and informal opportunities to enhance wellness within teams and departments. 

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.  We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within.  We strive to integrate our human and social differences into MCW’s functioning, strategies and culture to create a diverse and equitable workplace.  If you believe embracing individuality and working together makes us stronger, then MCW is the place for you.  People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant.  Nominations and applications, including current Resume/CV and optional a cover letter stating reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted to: 

Jennifer Waters-Plemon – Senior Physician Recruiter – [email protected] - 715-316-1448

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MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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