Anaesthesia Assistant -Surgical Centre

Michael Garron Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Garron Hospital in east Toronto is seeking an Anesthesia Assistant to provide advanced respiratory care for patients undergoing general, regional, or local anesthesia. You will monitor anesthesia depth under supervision and assist the anesthesiologist as part of the surgical team.

The role emphasizes teaching, participation in research, and ongoing learning to support safe, efficient operating room care while maintaining high standards of patient safety and departmental workflow.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program or Nursing program.
• CRTO or CNO licensure is required.
• Completion of Anesthesia Assistant Advanced Program required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of critical care experience.
• 2 years OR experience preferred.
• 1-2 years in Anesthesia Assistant role required.
• Experience with airway management and anesthesia equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care during general, regional, or local anesthesia.
• Monitor depth of anesthesia under supervision of the Anesthesiologist.
• Assist the surgical team and read clinical directives.
• Teach and present in-service programs as required.
• Participate in trials, evaluations and research projects.
• Contribute to patient and departmental workflow and safety.

Skills

Airway management

Intubation

LMA insertion

Difficult airway

IV access

Arterial line

Regional blocks

Anesthesia machines

Point-of-care testing

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Teaching

Research participation

Cell salvage

Education

Respiratory Therapy program

Nursing program

CRTO/CNO licensure

Anesthesia Assistant Advanced Program

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Job description

Overview Michael Garron Hospital is Ontario's leading community teaching hospital, proudly serving the diverse multi-cultural community of east Toronto. Recognized as a leader in workplace wellness and offering a quality work environment focused on learning and development, MGH invests in people to meet their professional goals and to reach their personal best.

The Anesthesia Assistant in their role will be located at the TEHN Surgical Centre (located at 20 Wynford Dr.). The incumbent may be assigned to Michael Garron Hospital (825 Coxwell Avenue) as required.

The Anaesthesia Assistant is responsible and accountable to the Manager of the Operating room for the provision of advanced respiratory care as established by the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario, College of Nurses and the standards of respiratory care of this hospital. As an advanced practitioner, the Anesthesia Assistant provides clinical and technical assistance in the care of the stable surgical patient during general, regional or local anesthesia. The Anaesthesia Assistant provides constant assessment and evaluative monitoring of the depth of anesthesia under the direct supervision of the Anesthesiologist and with the use of medical directives, as applicable. As an integral member of the surgical team, the Anesthesia Assistant holds accountabilities for professional practice, education and research.

SALARY The salary range for this role is $48.73/hour- $60.87/hour.

As a new employee, you may be eligible for Credit for Experience to progress your salary on the wage scale for your position, in accordance with the collective agreement relevant to your position.

EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, Nursing program, or recognized equivalent is required.
• Current license with the College of Respiratory Therapy of Ontario (CRTO) or College of Nurses of
• Ontario (CNO) is required.

Completion of accredited Anesthesia Assistant Advanced Program is required.

Certified in BLS is required.

Certified in ACLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a Critical Care setting.
• Minimum 2 years recent Operating Room experience preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years experience in an Anesthesia Assistant role required
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in the followingskills:
• Airway Management / Intubation / LMA insertion
• Management of difficult airways, using adjunctive devices and specialty devices, including and not limited to, Peripheral IV insertion, Arterial Line insertion, Ophthalmology conscious sedation, and Regional blocks
• Demonstrates management and troubleshooting of various types of anaesthesia gas machines
• Responsible for performing Point of care testing
• Demonstrated ability to respond to expected, urgent and emergent events.
• Excellent organizational, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary team to plan, deliver and evaluate care.
• Supports and contributes to managing the patient and departmental workflow.
• Participate in teaching and presentation of in-service programs as required.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team in planning, delivering and evaluating service delivery through participation on committees and initiatives.
• Participate in trials, evaluations, and research projects as required
• Experience with cell salvage an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning.
• Good work and attendance record required.
• Maintains recordsand workload statistics.
• Maintain a healthy and safe work environment.
• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) (formerly Toronto East General Hospital) agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
• All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.

Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.

This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate.

MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.