Anaesthesia Assistant - Anaesthesia Department

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Halifax, NS

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager - Department of Anesthesia and under the direction of the Anesthesiologist, the Anesthesia Assistant provides clinical and technical support in the pre-operative areas, operating rooms, post anesthesia care units and in other specialty areas contained within QEII facilities where anaesthesia services may be required on a 24/7 basis. The Anesthesia Assistant participates in the clinical management of the patient as well as providing assistance to ensure all resources required for the administration of anesthetic care to the patient are immediately available and ready for use.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist
Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists or eligible for registration
Completion of an Anesthesia Assistant certification required
Current BLS-C (HCP) and ACLS is required

Nice To Haves

CSRT membership with CCAA designation
Minimum of two years experience as a respiratory therapist preferred
Previous experience in the operating room area an asset
Degree preferred
Previous anesthesia courses an asset
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Provides clinical and technical support in pre-operative areas, operating rooms, post anesthesia care units, and other specialty areas.
Participates in the clinical management of the patient.
Assists in ensuring all resources required for anesthetic care are available and ready for use.