Instructor; CRNA​/CAA Peds Anesthesiology General

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Anesthesiology - Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology

Job Title: Instructor (CRNA/CAA) Peds Anesthesiology General OR

Position #:  – Requisition #: 35164

The University of Colorado Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, is seeking a full‑time Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our faculty. The CRNA/CAA Anesthetist will play a vital role in providing specialized anesthesia care to pediatric patients undergoing surgical and medical procedures.

The primary clinical site for this position is Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO), a 600‑bed tertiary care children’s hospital located on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. CHCO has a Level IV NICU and is the only Level 1 pediatric trauma center in Colorado.

• Record relevant events during anesthesia administration, including vital signs, drug administration, and procedures performed, following established documentation guidelines.
• Safely transport patients to the post‑anesthesia care unit (PACU) and provide a brief report on anesthesia care to PACU nurses.
• Maintain progress notes on patients.
• Comply with departmental requirements for billing purposes.

Work under the medical direction of attending anesthesiologists and assist in delivering and documenting pre‑operative, intra‑operative, and post‑operative care. Provide anesthesia services in operating rooms, procedure centers, radiology, and special procedure areas as needed, with supervision by attending anesthesiologists.

Additional faculty responsibilities include teaching needs of the department and the School of Medicine, collaborating with nursing and other healthcare professionals, and adhering to departmental policies and procedures.

Onsite – located in Aurora, Colorado.

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of gross pay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Successful completion of an accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant or Registered Nurse Anesthetist educational program and active certification.

• 1-2 years pediatric experience CAA/CRNA preferred or pediatric nursing/clinical care experience preferred.
• Experience in teaching anesthesia.

• Strong working and theoretical knowledge of anesthesia and experience in teaching anesthesia.
• Self‑directs in contributing to meeting the department's expectations and maintaining necessary requirements (certification, CME credits, licensure).
• Possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Base Salary: $225,000 - $253,575

Annual Base Plus Level 1 Trauma Pay Differential: $235,000 - $290,000

Base and Level 1 Trauma Pay Differential based on market data & years of experience (not inclusive of variable call/incentive pay, which is paid separately).

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This range does not include other forms of variable compensation.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non‑exempt.

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