Anesthesia Assistant

southlake; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

HOOPP pension plan

Health and dental benefits

On-site gym membership

Job summary

Southlake Health is seeking an Anesthesia Assistant to join the Anesthesia Care Team, delivering supervised anesthetic care across OR, PACU, and perioperative areas. The role requires active involvement in patient monitoring, induction and maintenance of anesthesia, and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff.

Ideal candidates hold an accredited anesthesia assistant program, ACLS certification, and Ontario registration; prior AA experience and critical care exposure are valued.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy or Nursing program is required.
• Current registration in good standing with the appropriate Ontario college is required.
• Completion of an accredited Anesthesia Assistant Program is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervised general anesthetic care in perioperative settings.
• Provides anesthetic sedation care for ambulatory procedures.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise and develops care plans.
• Provides after hours support in perioperative settings.
• Monitors and manages anesthesia care per standards and protocols.
• Follows CAS guidelines and participates in student teaching.

Skills

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Adaptability

Time management

ACLS certification

NRP certification (asset)

Pre-anesthetic preparation

Airway management

Ventilator operation

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy or Nursing program

Registration in good standing with Ontario College of Respiratory Therapists or Ontario College of Nurses

Completion of an accredited Anesthesia Assistant Program

Tools

Advanced monitoring skills

Job description

Job Category: Allied Health

Hospital Location: Newmarket ON

Job Type: Permanent, Part time

Number of Positions: 1

Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $57.51 - $68.36

Why Join Our Team?

• A people-first workplace environment that prioritizes belonging, wellness, and psychological safety.
• Hybrid, virtual, and in-person working environment (where applicable).
• Progressive health and dental benefit plans.
• HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.
• Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.

About the role

The Anesthesia Assistant (AA) works as a member of the Anesthesia Care Team, providing clinical care and assistance to the Department of Anesthesia in areas such as the Eye Institute, Operating Room (OR), Post Anesthetic care Unit (PACU), Pre Admission Facility, Surgical Day Care, Regional Room, Birthing Unit, Diagnostic Imaging, Endoscopy, Cardiac Program and all other related areas where anesthetic services are required. The Anesthesia Assistant will do so in accordance with the professional standards, hospital policies, medical directives, and physician orders.

What you'll be doing:

• Provides various supervised general anesthetic care for patients in various perioperative settings
• Provides anesthetic sedation care for ambulatory outpatient procedures
• Demonstrates clinical expertise and critical thinking to formulate appropriate care plan throughout perioperative anesthetic care
• Provides after hours support in various perioperative settings
• Provides appropriate monitoring, interventions and clinical management commensurate with accepted certification and scope of practice
• Practices in accordance with the standards of practice and guidelines as outlined by the Canadian Anesthesiologists Society (CAS)
• Participates in teaching of students during their OR clinical rotation

What you bring:

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program or Nursing Program required
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario or College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Successful completion of an accredited Anesthesia Assistant Program
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification an asset
• Minimum of one (1) year of AA experience is preferred
• Two (2) years Critical Care experience required
• Certified Clinical Anesthesia certificate required
• Demonstrated proficiency with pre-anesthetic preparation, induction, maintenance, and alteration of anesthesia, administration of adjunctive treatment, emergence and continuity of care into and during time in PACU
• Demonstrated proficiency in airway management and manual ventilation with and without an established advanced airway (ETT and/or LMA)
• Demonstrated proficiency in operation of mechanical ventilator including those on the anesthesia delivery unit
• Demonstrated proficiency in intravenous line insertion and arterial line insertion
• Demonstrated proficiency with point of care testing
• Current Blood Module certifications
• Excellent knowledge and demonstrated advanced ability to assess patient responses to care during anesthesia
• Demonstrated excellent and effective communication skills using all modalities. Able to communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues
• Demonstrated excellent team collaboration and leadership including in continuing education of staff and students
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Health.

Southlake Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace where our community can thrive.

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants who may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Human Resources Department when contacted for an interview. The People, Culture and Experience team will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed fairly and equitably.

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