Instructor CRNACAA Peds Anesthesiology General OR

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:Anesthesiology Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology

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

Position #: Requisition #:35164

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Department of Anesthesiology Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology is seeking a fulltime 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 Childrens Hospital Colorado (CHCO). This premier hospital which has been ranked among the top Childrens hospitals in the country for almost two decades is a 600bed tertiary care childrens 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. With 4 hospitals 16 network of care locations and more than 500 outreach clinics in over 29 cities the CHCO network serves the children of Colorado and surrounding regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Record relevant events during anesthesia administration including vital signs drug administration and procedures performed following established documentation guidelines.
• Safely transport patients to the postanesthesia 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.

The Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) will work under the medical direction of attending anesthesiologists and assist in delivering and documenting preoperative intraoperative and postoperative care. Anesthesia services may be provided in operating rooms procedure centers radiology and special procedure areas as needed. The administration of anesthesia will always be supervised by attending anesthesiologists.

In addition to clinical responsibilities CAAs/CRNAs in this department are also faculty members of the School of Medicine and are expected to contribute to the teaching needs of the Department and the School. Collaboration with all members of the anesthesia department nursing staff and other healthcare professionals is essential and adherence to departmental policies and procedures is expected.

Work Location:

Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Department of Anesthesiology is a worldclass medical destination at the forefront of transformative education science medicine and healthcare. The Department of Anesthesiology has several clinical specialties and is a nationally recognized leader in anesthesiology and perioperative medical education. We are dedicated to developing leaders in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine who demonstrate clinical excellence professionalism and a commitment to lifelong learning. Our faculty have a resolve to create an exciting academic environment that will build upon what is already recognized as one of the finest residency programs in the country and by advancing education within our specialty we continue to improve the lives of learners and patients in a complex and evolving world of medicine.

Why work for the University

We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability Life Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10 of your 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 to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

To see all available benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplacewhere all individuals are treated with respect and dignity andwe encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12 years pediatric experience CAA/CRNA preferred or pediatric nursing / clinical care experience preferred.
• Experience in teaching Anesthesia.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must have a strong working and theoretical knowledge of Anesthesia as well as experience in teaching Anesthesia.
• Selfdirects in contributing to meeting the Departments expectations as a group and maintaining the necessary requirements certification (CME credits) and licensure
• Possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties position

How to Apply:

For full consideration please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at

Questions should be directed to: Ashley Newton

Screening of Applications Begins:

This is an openended posting used to recruit multiple candidates throughout the year. We will contact candidates when there is an opening.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range or hiring range for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$220000 $245000

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.

The above salary range or hiring range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is nonexempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID19 virus and othervaccine preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer respectively. In addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.