Anesthesia Assistant - $12,500 Signing Bonus

Windsor Regional Hospital; Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Windsor Regional Hospital in Windsor, Ontario, is seeking an Anesthesia Assistant to support the anesthesia team across the perioperative continuum and deliver safe, patient-focused care before, during, and after surgery.

The role requires a licensed Respiratory Therapist, current anesthesia assistant certification, and BCLS; ACLS is preferred. The hospital offers a signing bonus and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in Ontario.
• Current Anesthesia Assistant certification required.
• BCLS certification mandatory; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Anesthesiologist in intraoperative care.
• Provide perioperative patient care and post-operative follow-up.
• Participate in quality improvement and professional development initiatives.

Skills

French language proficiency

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Quality improvement

Professional development

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist license (Ontario)

Certification as Anesthesia Assistant

BCLS

ACLS preferred

Job description

ABOUT WRH

Windsor Regional Hospital is the 15th largest hospital in the Province of Ontario and the 7th largest community teaching hospital, serving a population of about 400,000 people in Windsor and Essex County along with providing tertiary and quaternary care to thousands more – and we want you to join our team!

There are endless opportunities at WRH - As the regional provider of advanced care, the hospital provides the following services for the entire Erie St. Clair sub region of Ontario Health West: Complex Trauma, Renal Dialysis, Cardiac Care, Stroke and Neurosurgery, Intensive Care, Acute Mental Health, Family Birthing Centre, Neonatal Intensive Care, Paediatric Services, and Regional Cancer Services.

SIGNING BONUS: $ 12, 500

WAGE RANGE: $ 43.46 - $ 56.44

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Program Manager and/or designate, the Anesthesia Assistant is responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, patient-focused care to patients. Anesthesiologists are involved in patient care pre-, intra- and post-operatively. During each phase of the perioperative period, anesthesiologists are assisted by dedicated and highly trained health care professionals. Anesthesia Assistants, as defined by the training and roles outlined in this document, are specially trained professionals whose activity should focus upon assisting the Anesthesiologist in the delivery of patient care during intraoperative and immediate perioperative period. The Anesthesia Assistant participates in the ongoing professional development of self and others, and in the division of perioperative services and hospital wide quality improvement initiatives. The Anesthesia Assistant is responsible for the application of current theory and research in the delivery of care consistent with the vision and values of the hospital and the standards of relevant professional organizations. The Anesthesia Assistant complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Standards for the hospital and is proactive in promoting a safe work environment. Provides clinical expertise to the patient/client in critical care and acute care while meeting the standards of practice. The incumbent is responsible for delivery of care consistent with the goals and objectives of the hospital and the standards of relevant professional organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (Ontario License) - required;
• Has completed additional training and education to work in specific field of practice as an Anesthesia Assistant – required;
• Current certification as an Anesthesia Assistant – required;
• B.C.L.S. - required;
• A.C.L.S. - preferred;
• Able to work all shifts, as required;
• Able to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team;
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development;
• Commitment to and participation in Quality Enhancement activities;
• French language proficiency an asset

Windsor Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by WRH throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

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