Anaesthesia Assistant - Operating Room

Trillium Health Partners; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare facility is seeking a dedicated Anaesthesia Assistant to join its dynamic perioperative team. This role involves crucial responsibilities such as assisting in anaesthesia setup, monitoring patients, and ensuring the proper functioning of anaesthesia equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in respiratory therapy, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a community-focused healthcare environment that prioritizes quality and patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing with relevant professional colleges.
• Minimum three years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist or Anaesthesia Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient preparation and monitoring during anaesthesia.
• Collaborate with the perioperative team and ensure quality improvement.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Intubation

Anaesthesia Monitoring

Medication Administration

Project Management

Emergency Response

Education

College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario membership

B.C.L.S. certification

A.C.L.S. certification

NRP certification

Job description

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Dept: Operating Room

Posting ID: 2023-33523

Status: Casual (x1)

Site: Credit Valley Hospital

Internal Deadline: June 23, 2023

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Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community

Our Goals: Quality, Access, Sustainability

Job Description:

The successful candidate will join the perioperative team of a large community hospital, affiliated with the University of Toronto Medical Academy. She/He will provide assistance to the Department of Anaesthesia with set up and monitoring of anaesthesia in the following areas: a busy Operating Room with 19,000 ambulatory and inpatient procedures annually including, oncology, acute care surgery, ophthalmology and pediatric services, and an obstetrical department with 5000 deliveries per year. The Department of Anesthesia includes expertise in regional anaesthesia with the current development of a regional block room facility. The Anaesthesia Assistant will provide quality services in accordance with professional standards, hospital policies, medical directives and physician orders and the strategic vision of the organization.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist with case preparation including patient assessment, patient positioning, performing and assisting with intubation, anesthesia and intravenous access for surgical patients.
• Monitor anaesthetized patients in accordance with the medical directive.
• Administration of appropriate medications as directed.
• Ensure appropriate performance and maintenance of anaesthesia related equipment.
• Participate in quality improvement monitoring and other initiatives within the perioperative program.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary perioperative team with reporting accountability to perioperative manager and professional accountability to Chief Anesthesia.
• Schedule expectations include: Monday to Friday 0730 to 2300, with future potential of additional weekend assignments.

Qualifications:

• A member in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario or the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Possess a current B.C.L.S., NRP, and A.C.L.S.
• Minimum three years experience as an RT or AA.
• Ability to teach Respiratory Therapy students.
• Superior organization and project management skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure and in emergency situations.

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.

Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About the company

Trillium Health Partners is a hospital system which serves Mississauga, Ontario and western Toronto, Ontario in Canada.