Anesthesiologist Assistant - Rising Star Program 2027

This role is for students currently enrolled in the MS in Anesthesia Program at UTHealth Houston. A Letter of Intent is required along with your Resume. You can upload these documents along with your application.

Program Overview: The Rising Stars Program aims to enhance our students' academic and professional journey by providing financial support and fostering a commitment to excellence in the field of anesthesiology.

Recipients of this program will receive $20,000 in scholarship funds, applied directly to their tuition, $10,000 in each of their second and third years, contingent upon maintaining the scholarship requirements (see below).

Upon starting employment at UTHealth Houston, an additional $60,000 is available incrementally over 36 months.

• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for the Rising Stars Program, students must:
• Be enrolled in the UTHealth Houston Master of Science in Anesthesia Program
• Maintain a cumulative GPA greater than 3.00 at all times

Commit to joining the CAA group at UTHealth Houston Memorial Hermann Hospital – Texas Medical Center within 90 calendar days of obtaining certification as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA)

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100%25 paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary

Under the medical direction and supervision of an anesthesiologist, the Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) administers prescribed anesthesia to surgery patients, and gathers comprehensive patient data to assist in the preparation of patients' anesthetic plan.

Position Key Accountabilities

Under the direction and supervision of an anesthesiologist, the Anesthesia Assistant administers the prescribed anesthetic to patients in order to desensitize them to permit the performance of medical or surgical procedures.

Obtains an extensive pre-anesthetic patient health history and performs pre-anesthetic physical examinations. After consultation with the anesthesiologist, the AA may order pre-op evaluations and pre-medications.

Establish multi-parameter monitoring prior to anesthesia or in other acute care settings. Modalities include, but are not limited to, ASA Standard Monitors, arterial and venous catheters; may manipulate and interpret data from central venous, pulmonary artery, intracranial catheters and other monitors or devices.

Performs initial CPR/ACLS in emergency situations until the supervising anesthesiologist is summoned.

Utilizes advanced treatment modalities to effect Section 6, including but not limited to advanced airway interventions and intubation of the trachea; starting and adjusting doses of vasoactive infusions; administering vasoactive and anesthetic drugs; administering blood; and any other treatment modalities prescribed by the supervising anesthesiologist.

Assists in the post-operative care of patients by managing post-op ventilator support and acute pain management in conjunction with existing protocols or the supervising anesthesiologist.

• May engage in teaching and research functions as deemed appropriate by the supervising anesthesiologist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills

Skilled in the use of state-of-the-art patient monitoring techniques in anesthesia care environments.

Work may involve handling biohazardous, chemical, and radiological materials, as well as operating associated equipment. Required safety training and appropriate engineering and administrative controls including the use of personal protective equipment must be followed.

Certified Anesthesiology Assistant (CAA) by National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) required

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree and successful completion of a Commission Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited required Two-year Anesthesia Assistant program required

Minimum Experience

None

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094.

To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position.

Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.

Residency Requirement

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.