Anesthesia Assistant

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 plans with multi-disciplinary teams
• Institute and maintain Anesthesia Care Plans, including administering anesthetic gases and medications
• Perform conscious sedation and manage intravenous and arterial lines
• Monitor depth of anesthesia under the supervision of an Anesthesiologist
• Assist with anesthesia crisis management
• Provide coaching, training, and simulations to multi-disciplinary teams

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy or Nursing Program
• 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 BCLS and ACLS programs, or in process of acquiring
• Ability to perform without direct supervision
• Effective communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to transit and UHN shuttle service
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions
• Corporate discounts (travel, restaurants, parking, etc.)

About the Company

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. As Canada's top research hospital, UHN is a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care, affiliated with the University of Toronto.