Anesthesia Assistant

Southlake Health Community • Newmarket, ON

2d • CA$58 - CA$68 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Anesthesia Assistant (AA) works as a member of the Anesthesia Care Team, providing clinical care and assistance to the Department of Anesthesia in areas such as the Eye Institute, Operating Room (OR), Post Anesthetic care Unit (PACU), Pre Admission Facility, Surgical Day Care, Regional Room, Birthing Unit, Diagnostic Imaging, Endoscopy, Cardiac Program and all other related areas where anesthetic services are required. The Anesthesia Assistant will do so in accordance with the professional standards, hospital policies, medical directives, and physician orders.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program or Nursing Program required
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario or College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Successful completion of an accredited Anesthesia Assistant Program
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS required
• Two (2) years Critical Care experience required
• Certified Clinical Anesthesia certificate required
• Demonstrated proficiency with pre-anesthetic preparation, induction, maintenance, and alteration of anesthesia, administration of adjunctive treatment, emergence and continuity of care into and during time in PACU
• Demonstrated proficiency in airway management and manual ventilation with and without an established advanced airway (ETT and/or LMA)
• Demonstrated proficiency in operation of mechanical ventilator including those on the anesthesia delivery unit
• Demonstrated proficiency in intravenous line insertion and arterial line insertion
• Demonstrated proficiency with point of care testing
• Current Blood Module certifications
• Excellent knowledge and demonstrated advanced ability to assess patient responses to care during anesthesia
• Demonstrated excellent and effective communication skills using all modalities. Able to communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues
• Demonstrated excellent team collaboration and leadership including in continuing education of staff and students
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Health.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.
• Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide.
• Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer.
• Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.

Nice To Haves

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification an asset
• Minimum of one (1) year of AA experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides various supervised general anesthetic care for patients in various perioperative settings
• Provides anesthetic sedation care for ambulatory outpatient procedures
• Demonstrates clinical expertise and critical thinking to formulate appropriate care plan throughout perioperative anesthetic care
• Provides after hours support in various perioperative settings
• Provides appropriate monitoring, interventions and clinical management commensurate with accepted certification and scope of practice
• Practices in accordance with the standards of practice and guidelines as outlined by the Canadian Anesthesiologists Society (CAS)
• Participates in teaching of students during their OR clinical rotation

Benefits

• Progressive health and dental benefit plans
• HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing
• Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships

What This Job Offers

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