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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for certified anesthesia assistant in the United States is $67.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $92.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Certified Anesthesia Assistant vs Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist?

AspectCertified Anesthesia AssistantCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
CredentialsCertification as a Certified Anesthesia Assistant (CAA), usually requires a bachelor's degree and specialized trainingMaster's degree in Nurse Anesthesia, RN license, and certification as a CRNA
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, outpatient clinics under supervision of anesthesiologistsHospitals, surgical centers, and clinics, often with autonomous practice
Employer & Industry UsageUsed mainly in hospitals and outpatient settings, working alongside anesthesiologistsWidely employed in hospitals and surgical facilities, often with greater responsibilities

While both Certified Anesthesia Assistants and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists work in anesthesia care, CRNAs typically have advanced education and greater autonomy. CAAs support anesthesiologists and have a more limited scope of practice. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job opportunity in anesthesia care.

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Infographic showing various Certified Anesthesia Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $140,766 per year, or $67.7 per hour.

CRNA/Certified Anesthesia Assistant, FT, Days

Huntsville Hospital Health System

Decatur, AL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


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Job description

Overview
This position is assigned to the Surgery Center campus. The CRNA /CAA cares for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings for procedures including, but not limited to, surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management.
Responsibilities
• Select, obtain, order, and administer preanesthetic medication or treatment.
• Develop and implement an anesthesia care plan.
• Select, obtain, prepare, and use equipment, invasive and non-invasive monitors, supplies, and drugs for the administration of sedation, anesthesia, and pain management services; perform safety checks as needed.
• Select, order, obtain, and administer analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products necessary to provide anesthesia services.
• Perform all aspects of airway management.
• Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia by evaluating patient response, and selecting, ordering, and administering medications, fluids, and ventilator support to maintain patient stability during transfer, take appropriate corrective action.
• Provide post anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care and discharge the patient from the post anesthesia care unit when needed.
• Manage emergency situations by assessing, stabilizing, and determining disposition of patients, including providing airway management, administration of emergency drugs and fluids, and using basic and advanced cardiac life support techniques.
• Place and manage regional anesthetic techniques, as delineated by his or her clinical privileges or granted special privileges.
• Insert and manage peripheral, arterial, pulmonary catheter, or central venous lines and catheters as delineated by his or her clinical privileges or granted special privileges.
• Demonstrates current competency in the clinical responsibilities specified below.
• Ability to perform clinically as a nurse anesthetist in the facility setting on a regular basis.
• Ability to operate, use, and interpret data from a wide variety of equipment to perform anesthesia care as well as necessary perioperative or operating room care to support the safety and wellbeing of the patient while they are under the direct care of the CRNA.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required to effectively collaborate with various clinical staff and other disciplines.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control techniques.
• Ability to maintain confidential records.
• Ability to implement and adhere to facility policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Current unrestriced license as a CRNA or Certified Anesthesia Assistant.

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