Instructor

University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology

Instructor (CAA) & Program Director

Master of Science in Anesthesiology Program

Position #00798621 - Requisition #26457

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

Department of Anesthesiology has an opening for a full-time Instructor (CAA) & Program Director/ Master of Science in Anesthesiology Program position.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Anesthesiology seeks an individual with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Colorado has an opening for a full-time Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) to serve as the Program Director of the University of Colorado Master of Science in Anesthesiology Program. The chief responsibility of the department is to assure the best possible outcomes for our patients having surgical operations, painful invasive procedures, and childbirth. Additionally, the Program Director of the University of Colorado Master of Science in Anesthesiology program is responsible for fulfilling the requirements for the Master of Science in Anesthesiology program as defined by CAAHEP, the ARC-AA, and the University of Colorado School of Medicine..

The University of Colorado affiliated hospitals have top nationally recognized physicians delivering the best possible anesthetic care as well as a full range of perioperative care.

Duties of the Instructor (CAA) include, but are not limited to:

• Administer patient care under the supervision and medical direction of an attending Anesthesiologist to include all levels of care
• Provide direct patient care daily, including:
  
  
  
  • Monitoring of patient vital signs
  • Conducting patient assessments
  • Overseeing patient safety before, during, and after surgery
  • Titrating anesthetic gases to patient vital signs
  • Transfusing blood products
  • Fluid management
  • Administering narcotics
  • Placing invasive monitors (central lines, arterial lines, etc.)
  
  
  
  
• Document preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care appropriate to the case
• Cooperate with the requirements of the Department's quality assurance review process
• Work shifts at any of the University-affiliated hospitals (UCH Anschutz, Highlands Ranch, Cherry Creek, Inverness, etc.) to which an individual will be assigned by the scheduler and/or the APP Co-Chiefs
• Work shifts of various length and complexity, sometimes up to 24 hours straight, including nights, weekends, and various call shifts. Note: some shifts, such as night and weekend call shifts, require the ability to work more independently, with less attending supervision, than others and may require the CAA to be called in from home multiple times for emergent OR cases.
• Appropriately handle and administer controlled substances such as fentanyl, dilaudid, midazolam, propofol etc. Note: some locations, such as Highlands Ranch Hospital, do not have a centralized pharmacy for returning and wasting of controlled substances and instead use a witness system.
• Work and function in a care team model to formulate anesthetic plan for best patient outcomes. This model requires great communication before, during, and after each anesthetic.

The AA Program Director will:

Administrative

• Perform the CAAHEP program and accreditation requirements
• Work closely with Program Leadership to determine:
  
  
  
  • Areas for strategic growth
  • Support curricular and educational development
  • Identify and resource specific needs in program
  
  
  
  
• Determine and monitor ongoing Program objectives, priorities and budgets
• Participate in Curriculum Committee and curricular innovation
• Identify and review student applications and conduct interviews with applicants as a member of the Admissions Committee
• Coordinate activities to ensure stated program goals are achieved
• Provide regular updates to the Progress & Promotions Committee regarding student clinical performance, ensuring s/he is consistently aware of the clinical standing of each student
• Assist Program Coordinators with prospective student inquiries regarding academic requirements and programmatic fit
• Provide current student body with direction and be available to provide resources when emergencies arise which impact the student's education. This may be on off hours, and it is expected that the program director either be available or provide coverage for student issues at all times throughout the year.
• Identify and manage issues which occur while students are on away rotations to assist with maintaining safety of the student and integrity of their education.

Educational

• Ensure student performance on NCCAA board certification examination remains at or above the national average
• Develop and implement clinical training goals and objectives
• Ensure the provision of appropriate opportunities to gain clinical competencies and maintain program standards
• Ensure educational adequacy at outside training sites and monitor student progress and clinical experience at those sites
• Develop metrics to evaluate success of clinical curricula
• Directly oversee student clinical evaluations, competencies, and progress
• Develop and implement a student-to-faculty pipeline
• Provide guidance to students on application and interview process for future positions
• Inform Program Leadership of any clinical concerns and collaborate to develop remediation policies when needed
• Serve as main contact for all students and faculty regarding clinical concerns
• Manage clinical assignments of all students rotating at UCH and other locations
• Collaborate with "offsite" specialty rotations to convey student goals and expectations as well as coordinate a schedule that is appropriate for all involved
• Work with hospital leadership and staff to assess various learning needs and competency gaps
• Participate in leading senior seminar sessions, literature reviews and professional development discussions
• Serve as didactic instructor as needed

Leadership/Development

• Promote instructor development
  
  
  
  • Provide oversight for clinical faculty specific to clinical curriculum development, implementation and educational objectives
  • Collaborate with clinical faculty in regards to their evaluations and student feedback
  • Facilitate regular instructor meetings to provide feedback on student performance and updates on expectations
  
  
  
  
• Advise, teach and mentor students to instill sound professionalism and work ethic
• Attend conferences and workshops to enhance knowledge and experience regarding educating AA students

The AA Program Director is an at-will position that can be changed at any time based on performance of specified duties.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range (or hiring range) has been established at $170,000 - $208,400 (base salary)

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.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | 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 COVID-19 virus and other vaccine 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 the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Successful completion of an accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant program
• Active certification by the NCCAA with ongoing re-certification as required (currently every two years).
• A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience
• Experience educating / training AA students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership and education experience is preferred in consideration of the Program Director role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Honest and ethical
• Reliable, conscientious, and responsible
• Able to learn from experience
• Able to react to stressful situations in an appropriate manner
• Maintains proper professional decorum
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families, and additional members of the health care team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, nurses, and other hospital employees in the workplace. Ability to recognize self-limitations and request assistance if needed
• Excellent problem solving and conflict mediation skills

Expectations:

The AA Program Director will:

• Maintain effective working relationships and consistent communication with Department and Education/Program leadership and students
• Serve as a role model for professionalism for AA students
• Treat all employees and trainees fairly, equally, and with respect
• Ensure decision-making is in alignment with Department mission, goals, and strategy
• Work on campus for majority of the allocated administrative days for the AA Program Directorship
• Provide hands-on education to students both clinically and in the classroom