Anesthesia Assistant

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

17h • CA$56 - CA$65 • Onsite

About The Position

Working under the direction of an Anesthesiologist the Anesthesia Assistant provides and/or assists with all aspects of the anesthetic care of the surgical and non-surgical patient by the authority of medical directives, best practice protocols and policies, and written or verbal orders. Anesthesia Assistants are integral members of the Operating Room (OR) and Peri-Operative/Post-Operative teams.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy or Nursing Program and registered with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario or College of Nurses of Ontario
• Completion or enrollment in the Michener Institute Anesthesia Assistant Program or equivalent
• Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant (CCAA) designation, or in process of acquiring
• Previous experience in critical care or operating rooms as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Registered Nurse
• Completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (A.C.L.S.) program, or in process of acquiring
• Ability to perform without direct supervision
• Effective communication skills
• Commitment to personal and professional development

Responsibilities

• Participate in the care of surgical patients during general, regional or local anesthesia
• Provide Anesthetic Support for the Operating Room, Peri-Operative & Post-Operative Units
• Coordinate patient treatment plan(s) with multi-disciplinary team(s)
• Institute/maintain Anesthesia Care Plan and/or provide anesthesia support, including but not limited to administering anesthetic gases and medications
• Perform activities such as the provision of conscious sedation; responsible for insertion and management of intravenous and arterial lines
• Constant assessment and evaluative monitoring of the depth of anesthesia, all under the supervision of the Anesthesiologist, and with the use of medical directives or orders, as applicable
• Assists with anesthesia crisis management, as required
• Provides coaching/training/simulations to multi-disciplinary teams

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree