Anesthesiology Physician Assistant

Responsibilities
Under direct physician supervision and direction, performs anesthetic management of patients undergoing surgical procedures and/or providing labor pain management to include airway management and assisting in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities:

• Performs pre-operative examination of patient, reviews medical history, and reviews patient's chart; selects type, dosage, and combinations of anesthesia required to meet needs of patient.
• Consults with supervising physician prior to initiating anesthesia plan.
• Administers anesthesia by intravenous injection, gas inhalation, regional block, or a combination of these, in collaboration with the supervising physician.
• Administers analgesia for labor and postoperative pain utilizing regional blocks, intravenous injections or a combination of these in collaboration with the supervising physician.
• Responds to and assists in acute emergency situations by performing respiratory support and assisting medical staff as required.
• Monitors and maintains all anesthetics.
• Performs airway management during period in which anesthesia is administered, including induction and intubation procedures.
• Documents appropriate patient assessment data in the patient record and finalizes records in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrates competency in the use of anesthesia and computer based systems.
• Assesses pain level in-patients using 0-10, faces or other approved scale to promote comfort and enable patients to participate in their healing.
• Supports operating room procedures.
  • Time and attendance procedures are consistently followed.
  • Proper identification of patients is consistently demonstrated.
  • Patient and personnel safety procedures are followed (infection control, fire safety, electric and chemical hazards identified, etc.). System issues are brought to management's attention in a timely manner.
  • Interdisciplinary team participation is evident in all areas of practice.
  • Emergency situations are immediately and competently responded to by providing airway management and by using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques as needed
• Participates in additional areas of responsibility, which are within the expertise of the individual CRNA.
  • Participation in the administration and/or management of scheduling, material and supplies, billing and data management, development of policies and procedures is provided as needed.
  • Participation in the quality assessment process by collecting data, reporting trends/compliance, attending committee meetings, departmental review, problem focused studies and process oversight is provided as needed.
  • Participation in the education process by clinical or didactic teaching, BCLS/ACLS instruction, providing in-services, supervising residents and medical students, EMT training and/or facility continuing education is provided when needed.
  • Participation as interdepartmental liaison by interfacing with other departments such as nursing, surgery, obstetrics, post-anesthesia care units, outpatient surgery, admissions, administration, laboratory, pharmacy, etc., is provided when appropriate.
  • Participation in departmental and/or hospital wide committees as assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and contributes to and assists with professional development of others.
  • Strengths and opportunities for professional development are identified and goals for self-improvement are set and documented appropriately.
  • Identified goals for professional development are met through a variety of educational forums.
  • The education and development of others is fostered by sharing information learned through individual professional development.
  • A positive environment conducive to professional development of co-workers is demonstrated on an ongoing basis including but not limited to precepting, mentoring, teaching, orienting, role modeling and team participation.
  • Annual mandatory training activities are completed within established time frames.
  • Participates in performance improvement activities.
  • Participation in Performance improvement activities and initiatives is on-going.
  • Initiative is demonstrated to proactively diagnose and resolve problems.
  • Change is met with positive, supportive behavior.
• Professional Development
  • Participates in required educational programs.
  • Participates in monthly departmental meetings.
  • Seeks ongoing professional management educational growth.
  • Maintains current licensure requirements for CRNA practice.

Qualifications
Required Education and Experience: MSN
Required Licensure and Certifications:
• Current Registered Nurse license and Nurse Anesthetist certification issued by TN and GA Board of Nurse Anesthetists. Certification by American Association of Nurse Anesthetist.
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training:
Completion of nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational
Programs or its predecessor. Compliance with criteria for biannual re-certification, as defined by the AANA Council on Re-certification of Nurse Anesthetists.
Overview
CHI Memorial Medical Group (Mountain Management Services), now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is a Management Service Organization (MSO) that provides comprehensive office management services for all Memorial Health Partners and many physicians in private practice. We are proud to be a part of the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.
CHI Memorial Hospital Georgia offers an exceptional opportunity to join an award-winning organization in the heart of beautiful North Georgia. CHI Memorial Hospital Georgia opens in December 2025, it will utilize the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, automation, and virtual care to deliver personalized, data-driven care, ensuring the best possible clinical decisions for every patient.
The new facility will feature:
• 64 Patient Rooms
• 24-Bed Emergency Department
• 8-Bed Intensive Care Unit
• 5 Operating Rooms
• 2 Endoscopy Suites
• Comprehensive Imaging Services
• On-site Laboratory
• Bistro-style Dining
If you are passionate about the patient experience and ready to join our nationally recognized hospital, connect with us today!
Pay Range
$144.61 - $170.00 /hour