Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant; CAA; Charleston
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Nursing
Job Description Summary
Sign-On Bonus Available
*** The purpose of the Certified Anesthesiology Assistant is to provide perioperative management of patients where anesthesia services are indicated. Duties involved in providing this care include pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative evaluation of patients requiring anesthetized surgical and non-surgical procedures. The AA administers appropriate anesthetics in the framework of a written practice protocol developed for the anesthesiologist’s assistant with the attending anesthesiologists in a manner consistent with standards of practice.
In addition, the AA is thoroughly familiar with the use of anesthesia machines and related equipment, assists in transport of patients, maintains adequate patient records, participates in the teaching activities of the department, participates in a variety of continuing education programs, and demonstrates a high level of professionalism in the performance of the duties of an AA Practitioner. Also, provides resuscitative care as indicated.
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker TypeEmployee
Worker Sub-TypeRegular
Cost CenterCC000377 CHS - CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists) (Main)
Pay Rate TypeHourly
Pay GradeHealth-36
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Work ShiftDefault: 40-hour week, shift scheduling as needed.
Job DescriptionWe have 4 main sites in our downtown location. Please review the unit descriptions for each to decide which site you would be interested in applying to:
- The MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital is a pediatric level‑one academic trauma center in Charleston, SC. There are eight operating suites and two cardiac cath labs on level 3. The second‑floor procedure area includes two endoscopy suites, two minor procedure rooms and an evolving interventional radiology suite. Other non‑operating‑room sites covered include CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology and a heme‑oncology procedure room.
Coverage includes all pediatric surgical specialties including cardiovascular, trauma, oncology, transplant, orthopedics, neurosurgery, ENT, GU‑GYN, ophthalmology, general surgery, dental and plastics. - The University Hospital operating area is the central receiving unit within a level‑one, academic trauma center. There are 21‑OR suites which cover all surgical specialties, to include Trauma, Transplant, Ortho, Neuro, ENT, GU‑GYN, Robotics and Burns. Interventional radiology suite. Other non‑operating‑room sites covered include CT, MRI, Bronch, Neuro‑angio and interventional radiology. There is a practice group of about 42 CRNAs in this group.
Most work 3 shifts of 13.5 hours per week. There are 24‑hour shift staff which cover most nights, and a limited number of 10 hour shifts. Self‑scheduling with a volunteer basis for weekends, holidays, and night coverage. - The MUSC Ashley River Towers hospital is an adult‑care centered academic facility in Charleston, SC. We have 10 operating rooms as well as a robust NORA practice including 7 endoscopy procedural areas and 6 Heart and Vascular and interventional radiology suites. OR coverage for the CRNA practice includes surgical oncology, colorectal, bariatrics, plastics, and occasional vascular/thoracic.
- Rutledge Tower Ambulatory Surgery consists of 9 ORs for adult outpatient and inpatient populations. Ambulatory Service Groupings are ENT, Oral Surgery, Adult Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Plastics, Gynecology, Urology, Pain Management, Orthopedics, Surgical Oncology, Endocrine and Colorectal.
Job Description
- Sign‑on bonus available for new grads & experienced external candidates**
40
Fair Labor Standards Act StatusHourly
Minimum Training And Education- Evidenced successful completion of Anesthesiologist Assistant…
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