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Posted: 24-Apr-26
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
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Internal Number: R192307
Full-time Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant position at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Makes pre-operative evaluations on assigned patients. Reviews chart for results of history and physical, medical consults, and pre-operative tests, to determine probable effects of anesthesia on the patient, and takes appropriate actions to correct abnormalities if possible. Initiates electrocardiogram (EKG), blood pressure and pulse oximeter monitors prior to induction.
- Assists in positioning patient on operating table, taking care to protect the patient from injury.
- Induces and administers anesthesia under the direction and supervision of an anesthesiologist and in accordance with state law requirements and granted privileges.
- Administers anesthesia under direction and supervision of anesthesiologist in collaboration with surgeon. Supports life functions during the administration of anesthesia, including induction and intubation. Maintains anesthesia at appropriate levels. Administers no more than one anesthetic at a time.
- Provides appropriate pre-anesthesia and post-anesthesia management of the patient.
- Recognizes and takes appropriate corrective action (including requisitioning consultation when necessary) for abnormal patient responses to anesthesia or to any adjunctive medication or therapy. Provides professional observation and resuscitative care (including requesting consultation when necessary) until the patient has regained control of vital functions. Provides other forms of patient care, such as emergency intubation, inhalation therapy, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed.
- Records all pertinent data on the anesthesia record. Informs Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurse of patient's condition and any expected problems. Keeps surgeon informed of patient's condition at all times.
- Follows established infection control guidelines and reports safety hazards for immediate resolution.
- Assembles necessary supplies and equipment needed, and tests equipment to assure proper function prior to commencing anesthesia. Disassembles and cleans equipment according to policies of the department. Requests necessary equipment, supplies, adjustments and repairs.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Located in St. Louis, MO, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital is a not-for-profit ranked among the best children's hospitals in the country. We care for children and teenagers of all ages, from the St. Louis surrounding area, Illinois, and across the country. #CardinalGlennon
As an award-winning pediatric hospital, we are committed to compassionate, quality care. We offer the following:
- State-of-the-art clinical facilities like our Level IV NICU and our Level I Pediatric Emergency & Trauma Center
- More than 200 specialists regarded as some of the leading pediatric experts in the country
- More than 60 services offered including emergency care, cardiology, neonatology, gastroenterology, and cancer care for kids
- Over 195 beds caring for patients ranging from 0 - 21 years of age
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