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Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA)- Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Medical College of Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Jan 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Which specialty team interests you most here, such as cardiac, Whipple, neurosurgery or regional pain, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real interest and skill base that fits one of the teams the department offers.

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a surgeon or resident during a case. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can speak up for patient safety professionally in a team with many roles.

You may work alongside residents and fellows. How do you teach while keeping the case safe?

What they are checking: Whether they can share knowledge without losing focus on the patient in the room.

What would you do

You work under medical direction at a 1:4 ratio. When do you call your anesthesiologist into the room?

What they are checking: Whether they know the right moments to involve the attending and communicate early rather than late.

Midway through a case, the patient's blood pressure drops sharply. Talk me through your thinking.

What they are checking: Whether they work through causes systematically and act quickly while keeping the team informed.

About the work

This is a Level 1 Trauma Center. Walk me through how you prepare for an unstable trauma patient coming straight to the OR.

What they are checking: Whether they can set up quickly for massive transfusion, difficult airway and hemodynamic instability.

Tell me about your experience placing arterial and central lines. What steps do you take to prevent complications?

What they are checking: Whether they have real hands-on skill with the line placements this posting requires.

Walk me through an awake fiber optic intubation. When would you choose it?

What they are checking: Whether they can recognize a difficult airway in advance and manage it safely.

How do you place and confirm a double lumen endotracheal tube for a thoracic case?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle lung isolation, including positioning and troubleshooting hypoxemia.

How do you handle a neuraxial anesthetic that isn't working well for the patient?

What they are checking: Whether they can troubleshoot a spinal or epidural and know when to change plans.

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The full job description

As published by Medical College of Wisconsin.

Position Summary: The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department of Anesthesia is seeking a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CAA/CRNA). This position is located in Milwaukee, WI. This role will work with a medically directed team involving faculty anesthesiologists, anesthesiology fellows, residents, and advanced practice certified nurse anesthetists and CAAs. The successful candidate must possess the ability to provide high-quality anesthesia care to a complex patient population, working directly under the supervision of our Adult Anesthesiologists and as part of a team of highly trained and dedicated team of CAAs and certified nurse anesthetists. Position Highlights • Level 1 Trauma Center • Teaching opportunities • A variety of Schedules: 1 week on/1 week off, 3x13 hour shifts, Same Day off each week, etc. No Call on Nights and Occasional Weekends • Medical Direction of 1:4 • Ability to join specialty teams: Cardiac, Whipple, Neurosurgery, and Regional Pain teams • Abilities needed: placement of Central lines, Arterial lines, Fiber optic intubation, neuraxial anesthetics, Double Lumen Endotracheal tube placement **Highly competitive Sign-On & Salary** The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research, and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics. Patient Care We provide care in several different locations throughout the Milwaukee area, including: • Froedtert Hospital, a 689-bed Level-1 Trauma Center that features an Integrated Procedural Platform with state-of-the-art equipment and technology across 32 ORs, approximately 16 out-of-OR anesthetizing locations daily, an award-winning Birth Center and a highly rated Cardiovascular intensive care unit located within a bustling regional medical center next to Wisconsin’s largest city. • Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital and Froedtert West Bend Hospital, which are both smaller full-service community hospitals that have adjacent ambulatory surgery centers • Two additional ambulatory surgery centers in Wauwatosa and Oak Creek Why MCW? • 8% matching 403(b) after two years of employment • 20 days vacation and 8 observed holidays + paid sick time • CME annual allowance -$ 2,000 • Potential to pick up additional shifts • Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage • Adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement program, wellness programs, and more special benefits Qualifications: Preferred Experience: • Previous CAA/CRNA experience in Adult Anesthesiology or Adult Health Care experience a plus! Minimum Education: • CAA: Master’s of Science in Anesthesiology • CRNA: Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing Certification: • Candidates can be either a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant or Certified Nurse Anesthetists • Board eligible for certification are also encouraged to apply Licensure : • Wisconsin licensure or eligible • AHA BCLS and/or ACLS Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Nominations and applications, including current Resume/CV and optional cover letter stating reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted to: Cati teDuits - Physician & Provider Recruiter - cteduits@mcw.edu #LI-CT1 Learn about Advanced Practice Providers Medical College of Wisconsin The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation. Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually. The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service. Commitment to MCW Values All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost. MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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