Anesthesiologist Assist Orlando Health- Jewett Orthopedic Institute

Position Summary:

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute (OHJOI)

Title: Anesthesiologist Assist

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute is one of the region’s largest orthopedic and sports medicine practices, providing comprehensive care for more than 250,000 patients each year. In August 2023, the institute opened Florida’s first dedicated orthopedic hospital, featuring 75 private inpatient rooms, 10 operating suites with four virtually connected suites that can be used to train surgeons around the world, and a state-of-the-art research and innovation center with a 10-station bio skills lab and 3D printer.

The institute also holds official medical roles with multiple professional, college and high school athletic teams as well as well-known sporting events and venues.

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The Anesthesiologist Assist Administers anesthesia and anesthesia related care under the direction of attending anesthesiologist in the operating room and satellite areas

Responsibilities:

• Participates in pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation.
• Performs pre-anesthetic assessment prior to each procedure as directed by attending anesthesiologist.
• Formulates a patient specific anesthetic plan of care in collaboration with attending anesthesiologist.
• Determines, prepares, and ensures necessary medications, equipment, and adjunct therapies for administration of

• Initiates plan of anesthesia care (general, regional, monitored anesthesia care) under the direction of attending

• Prepares and tests anesthesia equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Inserts and/or uses invasive and non-invasive monitoring devices for continuous evaluation of patient’s status under

• Demonstrates proficiency in monitoring and management of airway; cardiovascular, pulmonary, and neuromuscular status;

• Supervises, instructs, and evaluates student anesthetists.
• Maintains legible, accurate and complete medical records for each anesthetic administered.
• Transfers responsibility for care of the patient to other qualified providers post operatively. Ensures continuity of care and
• patient safety.
• Adheres to patient and personnel safety procedures (infection control, fire, safety electrical and chemical hazards).
• Perform post-anesthesia evaluations as directed by attending anesthesiologist.
• Demonstrates proficiency with maintenance of equipment and clean work areas. Reports necessary equipment repairs and
• adjustments via proper channels.
• Participates in interdisciplinary teams to enhanced patient safety and quality delivery of anesthesia care.
• Participates in the quality assessment processes developed by Orlando Health and the Anesthesiology Department.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal,

• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• Communicates appropriately in a manner that is supportive, timely and understandable.
• Acts with a positive professional demeanor towards staff, patients and families.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with physicians, employees, patients and families.
• Maintains privacy at all times for patient and employee information.
• Maintains positive working relationships with physicians, employees, administration.
• Recognizes and respects the OH Mission Statement. Values and respects integrity, stewardship and excellence.
• Participates in performance improvement activities throughout the organization.
• Participates as a team member and is accountable for personal work responsibilities.
• Demonstrates accountability for personal actions and decisions. Schedules time off to avoid disrupting workflow.
• Creates a work environment that facilitates and encourages involvement of the staff in critical thinking to ensure

education and expertise.

Qualifications:

Graduate of accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant Program.

Licensure/Certification

• Current license as an Anesthesiologist Assistant in the State of Florida
• Current certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA)
• Maintains current certification in Healthcare Provider/BLS, ACLS and PALS.

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