Anesthesia Assistant

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access nearby

Flexible work environment

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

University Health Network is hiring an Anesthesia Assistant to support anesthesia care for surgical and non-surgical patients at Toronto General and Western Hospitals. You will work under an Anesthesiologist, implementing anesthesia plans and monitoring patient status in a fast-paced OR environment.

The role includes coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams, participating in general, regional or local anesthesia, and contributing to post-operative care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy or Nursing Program and registered with the appropriate college
• Completion or enrollment in the Michener Institute Anesthesia Assistant Program or equivalent
• CCAA designation, or in process of acquiring
• Previous experience in critical care or operating rooms as RT or RN
• BCLS/ACLS completion or in progress
• Ability to perform without direct supervision
• Commitment to professional development

Responsibilities

• Participate in care of surgical patients during general, regional or local anesthesia
• Provide Anesthetic Support for OR, peri-operative and post-operative units
• Coordinate patient treatment plans with multi-disciplinary teams
• Institute/maintain Anesthesia Care Plan and provide anesthesia support
• Conscious sedation administration and IV/arterial line management
• Monitor depth of anesthesia under supervision of Anesthesiologist
• Assist with anesthesia crisis management as required
• Provide coaching and simulation to multidisciplinary teams

Skills

CCAA designation

BCLS/ACLS

Critical care experience

Ability to work without supervision

Professional development

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy or Nursing program

Michener Institute Anesthesia Assistant Program or equivalent

Job description

• Department: Allied Health and Hyperbaric Chamber
• Compensation: CAD 47.9 - CAD 59.87 - hourly

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union: Non-Union

Number of vacancies: 3

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto General Hospital & Toronto Western Hospital

Department: Surgical Program, Anesthesia

Reports to: Manager, Anesthesia Clinical Services

SalaryRange: $47.90 to $59.87 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Weekdays and Weekends; 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts

Status: Permanent Full Time

Closing Date: November 15, 2026

Position Summary Working under the direction of an Anesthesiologist the Anesthesia Assistant provides and/or assists with all aspects of the anesthetic care of the surgical and non-surgical patient by the authority of medical directives, best practice protocols and policies, and written or verbal orders. Anesthesia Assistants are integral members of the Operating Room (OR) and Peri-Operative/Post-Operative teams.

Duties

• Participate in the care of surgical patients during general, regional or local anesthesia
• Provide Anesthetic Support for the Operating Room, Peri-Operative & Post-Operative Units
• Coordinate patient treatment plan(s) with multi-disciplinary team(s)
• Institute/maintain Anesthesia Care Plan and/or provide anesthesia support, including but not limited to administering anesthetic gases and medications
• Perform activities such as the provision of conscious sedation; responsible for insertion and management of intravenous and arterial lines
• Constant assessment and evaluative monitoring of the depth of anesthesia, all under the supervision of the Anesthesiologist, and with the use of medical directives or orders, as applicable
• Assists with anesthesia crisis management, as required
• Provides coaching/training/simulations to multi-disciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy or Nursing Program and registered with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario or College of Nurses of Ontario
• Completion or enrollment in the Michener Institute Anesthesia Assistant Program or equivalent
• Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant (CCAA) designation, or in process of acquiring
• Previous experience in critical care or operating rooms as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Registered Nurse
• Completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (A.C.L.S.) program, or in process of acquiring
• Ability to perform without direct supervision
• Commitment to personal and professional development

Additional Information

Why join UHN? In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close access to Transit
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.