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Anaesthesia Assistant - Surgical Services

William Osler Health System

Brampton

On-site

CAD 30,000 - 60,000

Full time

17 days ago

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Job summary

A leading hospital system in Canada is seeking an Anaesthesia Assistant to join its dynamic anesthesia care team. This role involves providing clinical and technical support in operating rooms and other areas where anesthesia services are required. Candidates must have relevant educational qualifications, experience in anesthesia assistance, and excellent communication skills to thrive in a busy healthcare environment.

Qualifications

  • Minimum two years current experience in the anesthesia assistant role in operating room required.
  • Registered with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario or the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
  • Paediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Administer anesthetic gases and medications.
  • Monitor stable patients under general anesthesia.
  • Assist with airway management and management of intravenous and arterial lines.

Skills

Effective communication skills
Independence
Commitment to personal development

Education

Graduate from an Accredited Respiratory Therapy or Nursing Program
Completion of the Michener Institute Anesthesia Assistant Program
Bachelor's Degree or recognized equivalent

Job description

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Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Job Description

The Anaesthesia Assistant (AA) works closely with anesthesiologists as an integral member of the anesthesia care team to provide clinical and technical support to the operating room, peri-operative/post-operative, labour and delivery and all other areas where anesthesia are involved. The AA is also an integral member of the allied health team to which there are accountabilities for professional practice, education and research. Osler is seeking highly motivated individuals with the desire and flexibility to meet the requirements of evolving and expanding roles and responsibilities, as part of the anesthesia care team.

Accountabilities

  • Administer anesthetic gases and medications
  • Perform activities such as the provision of conscious sedation
  • Monitoring stable patients under general anesthesia
  • Assisting with regional and neuraxial procedures, airway management, insertion and management of intravenous and arterial lines
  • Provide constant assessment and evaluative monitoring of the depth of anesthesia all under the direct supervision of the anesthesiologist and with the use of medical directives, as applicable

Qualifications

  • Graduate from an Accredited Respiratory Therapy or Nursing Program
  • Completion of the Michener Institute (TMI) Anesthesia Assistant Program or equivalent
  • Registered with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario or the College of Nurses of Ontario required
  • Bachelor's Degree or recognized equivalent preferred
  • Minimum two years current experience in the anesthesia assistant role in operating room required
  • Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant preferred
  • Paediatric experience preferred
  • Completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support program required
  • Ability to work independently
  • Effective communication skills
  • Commitment to personal and professional development
  • Ability to regularly work and travel between all hospital sites as required

Additional Information

Hours: Currently days/evenings, 8 hour shifts with weekend and on-call standby required (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Salary

Minimum: $48.95 per hour

Maximum: $62.25 per hour

Internal application deadline: May 9, 2025

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Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at human.resources@williamoslerhs.ca.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

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