2600000829 - Anesthesia Assistant

Lakeridge Health Corporation; Oshawa; Sur place; CAD 73 000 - 89 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lakeridge Health Oshawa is seeking an Anesthesia Assistant to join the Surgical Program in a Regular Full-Time position. You will work with the Anesthesiologist and multidisciplinary team, providing anesthesia and critical care support across pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases.

The role requires a CCAA certification, a valid Anesthesia Assistant Graduate Certificate, and current BLS/ACLS/NRP, with OR experience. Wages range from $53.12 to $64.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant (CCAA).
• Must have completed a recognized Anesthesia Assistant Graduate Certificate.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications.

Responsabilités

• Provide anesthesia and critical care support across pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases.
• Assist the Anesthesiologist and monitor patients.
• Maintain patient charts and participate in emergencies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team within the Surgical Program.

Connaissances

CCAA

Anesthesia Assistant Cert

CRTO/CNO

Critical care

OR anesthesia experience

BLS/ACLS/NRP

Decision making

Communication

Formation

Anesthesia Assistant Graduate Certificate

CRTO/CNO registration

Description du poste

OPSEU

Job Title: Anesthesia Assistant

Status: Regular Full Time

Department: Operating Room - ADM

Program: Surgical Program

Days, Evenings, Weekends - 8 and 12 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa & Ajax-Pickering

Wage Schedule: $53.120 - $64.500 per hour

OPSEU: 2600000829

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

Duties And Responsibilities

As the Anesthesia Assistant you will function as an integral part of the Surgical Program, working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care team, including the Anesthesiologist. You will provide a high level of anesthesia and critical care support to the patient often including the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative phase of the patient's stay.

The Anesthesia Assistant provides direct patient care by administering pharmacological agents (by inhalation or injection) under the direct supervision of the Anesthesiologist or as per medical directive. You will support the Anesthesiologist by assisting with basic and advanced patient procedures including patient monitoring.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant (CCAA);
• Must have completed a recognized Anesthesia Assistant Graduate Certificate;
• General Certificate of Registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (C.R.T.O.) or the College of Nurses of Ontario (C.N.O.);
• Previous experience in critical care or the operating room as a respiratory therapist or registered nurse;
• Two years of recent experience in the operating room in the anesthesia assistant role;
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from the Heart and Stroke Foundation is required;
• Knowledge of current anesthesiology principles and practices, as well as agents, equipment, procedures, and techniques for the provision of anesthesia to patients;
• Proven experience maintaining patient charts;
• Capable of making critical decisions, with or without the collaboration of an Anesthesiologist and function with confidence in emergencies;
• Excellent communication, facilitation and leadership skills;
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills;
• Must have satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area;

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Conditions Of Employment

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.