Anesthesia Assistant

Grand River Hospital; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health network is seeking a Casual Anesthesia Assistant responsible for providing respiratory care during anesthesia procedures. Duties include monitoring patients, administering anesthetic gases, and ensuring equipment functionality. Candidates must be registered respiratory therapists with at least 3 years of critical care experience and certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and PALS. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Thorough onboarding and orientation program

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Access to Ongoing Education Fund

Career mentorship

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Must have a valid certificate of registration with the CRTO with no terms, limitations or conditions.
• Minimum 3 years of critical care experience is required.
• BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care as established by CRTO and hospital standards.
• Participate in care of stable surgical patients during anesthesia.
• Provide technical support for complex anesthesia equipment.
• Administer anesthetic gases and medications, and perform conscious sedation.
• Monitor depth of anesthesia under supervision.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Critical care experience

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

Completion of accredited Anesthesia Assistant Program

Job description

Casual Anesthesia Assistant

We currently have an opportunity for a Casual Anesthesia Assistant at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN), located at WRHN @ Chicopee (formerly Grand River Hospital, Freeport Campus) and WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus). WRHN is a regional health network committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

Position Summary

Anesthesia Assistants are responsible for the provision of respiratory care as established by the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) and the standards of the hospital. Assistants participate in the care of the stable surgical patient during general, regional, or local anesthesia under the clinical direction of the Chief of Anesthesia. In addition to providing technical support for complex anesthesia equipment, Assistants administer anesthetic gases and medications, perform conscious sedation, and are responsible for insertion and monitoring of intravenous and arterial lines. Assistants provide 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.

Responsibilities

• Provision of respiratory care as established by CRTO and hospital standards.
• Participation in the care of the stable surgical patient during general, regional or local anesthesia under the clinical direction of the Chief of Anesthesia.
• Technical support for anesthesiologist for complex anesthesia equipment, administration of anesthetic gases and medications, and conscious sedation.
• Insertion and monitoring of intravenous and arterial lines.
• Constant assessment and evaluative monitoring of the depth of anesthesia under direct supervision and use of medical directives.

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with valid certificate of registration with the CRTO with no terms, limitations or conditions.
• Completion of (or current enrollment in) an accredited Anesthesia Assistant (AA) Program is required.
• Minimum 3 years critical care experience.
• BCLS, ACLS, and PALS required.

Benefits

• A thorough onboarding and orientation program.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Access to our Ongoing Education Fund.
• Career mentorship.
• Wellness programs.

EEO Statement

Waterloo Regional Health Centre is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the AODA to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

Health and Safety Requirements

New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, and proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network. Clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness will be required before beginning any position.