Anesthesia Assistant

Schroeder Ambulatory Centre•Richmond Hill, ON

11h•CA$112,931 - CA$132,860•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Manager, OR & PACU this role will participate in the care of patients undergoing general, regional or local anesthetic or procedural sedation under the direct supervision and/or immediate availability of the Anesthesiologist. The Anesthesia Assistant provides support to all Operating and Procedure rooms and related services where anesthesia may be involved at Schroder Ambulatory Centre. This role involves performing clinical and technical duties in accordance with professional standards, Centre policies, medical directives and physician orders. The Anesthesia Assistant will engage in critical thinking to assess patient's health status and identify issues in a timely manner to optimize care delivery. They will actively participate within the interdisciplinary health care team as a reflective practitioner, utilizing evidence-based practice and promoting professional accountability to provide safe, competent, and ethical anesthesia care. Maintaining clinical competence and knowledge base through continued education and lifelong learning is essential. The role also includes performing additional duties and undertaking special projects as assigned. Corporate responsibilities include participating in all mandatory training requirements and working in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, company Policies and Procedures, as well as established industry guidelines.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Anesthesia Assistant Basic and Advanced Education program including hands on practicum in an affiliated Health Care Center.
Bachelor Degree in Health Sciences.
Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario or College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario.
Current certification in ACLS.
Experience with advanced airway management, including fiberoptic intubations and other difficult airway adjuncts
Capable of teaching and mentoring students/new hires in the OR setting/satellite areas.
Excellent clinical and technical abilities
Demonstrate a high level of maturity, independence, and self-motivation
Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to function effectively in a multi-disciplinary team setting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check/vulnerable sector check
Provide proof of Immunization and TB records

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a peri-operative environment an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide Anesthesia Assistant support to all Operating and Procedure rooms and related services where anesthesia may be involved at Schroder Ambulatory Centre.
Participates in the anesthetic care of surgical patients undergoing general, regional or local anesthesia or procedural sedation.
Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Anesthesiologist, performs assessments, monitor and initiate interventions required to maintain anesthesia, hemodynamic stability and hemostasis.
Perform clinical and technical duties in accordance to professional standards, Centre policies, medical directives and physician orders
Engage in critical thinking to assess patient's health status and identify issues in a timely manner to optimize care delivery.
Actively participate within the interdisciplinary health care team as a reflective practitioner.
Utilize evidence-based practice as a base in the promotion of professional accountability.
Provide safe, competent and ethical anesthesia care.
Maintain clinical competence and knowledge base through continued education and lifelong learning.
Perform additional duties and undertake special projects as assigned.
Participate in all mandatory training requirements and work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, company Policies and Procedures, as well as established industry guidelines.