Pediatric Anesthesiology Instructor

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.

This role will play a vital part in providing specialized anesthesia care to pediatric patients undergoing surgical and medical procedures.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

The University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Department of Anesthesiology is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare.

We are dedicated to developing leaders in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine who demonstrate clinical excellence, professionalism, and a commitment to life-long 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.