Anesthesia Assistant, Operating Room

Peterborough Regional Health Centre; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional hospital in Ontario is seeking a qualified Anesthesia Assistant for their Operating Room. The role involves providing anesthesia care to surgical patients and requires a Registered Nurse degree or equivalent. The successful candidate will benefit from competitive salaries, a sign-on incentive, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Competitive benefit plans

Pension program with matching contributions

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Completion of Registered Nurse Degree or equivalent qualification.
• BLS and ACLS certification required, with current ACLS within one year.
• 5 years multi-service operating room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care to stable surgical patients under supervision.
• Assist anesthesiologist in block room and inductions.
• Maintain and monitor anesthesia equipment and patient status.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Knowledge of human cardiorespiratory physiology

Knowledge of pharmacodynamics

Education

Registered Nurse Degree

Anesthesia Assistant Certificate

Registered Respiratory Therapist certification

Tools

Anesthesia delivery system

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Position: Anesthesia Assistant

Department: Operating Room

Position Status: Full-Time

Union: PARA

Number of Positions: 1

*$5000 Sign on incentive to a qualified AA applicant who has completed the CCAA exam and has completed 2 years service in Operating Rooms across multiple services.

HOURS OF WORK:

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

WHY WORK FOR US:

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a state-of-the-art regional hospital with a proud local history extending back over a century. With a capacity of 494 beds, our regional hospital has one of the busiest Emergency Department in Ontario and offers an extensive range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, and vascular surgery.

We wouldn't be the hospital we are today without the people and nothing is more important to us then our team of dedicated employees. At PRHC, we pride ourselves on creating and maintaining an environment where people are valued, recognized, and treated with respect.

We believe that the best way to support our patients is through our people. We do this by providing our employees with competitive and comprehensive benefit plans, a pension program with matching employer contribution, professional development opportunities, employee and family assistance program, health and wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, annual wellness fair, travel discounts) and a learning fund for educational development. Exploring new positions, programs, or development initiatives is encouraged as it contributes to your personal and professional growth. PRHC supports and encourages you to pursue whatever path you choose.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Anesthesia Assistants (AA) are health care professionals that are specially trained to provide anesthesia care to stable surgical patients under supervision and immediate availability of an anesthesiologist. The Anesthesia Assistant (AA) will provide technical and clinical assistance to the anesthesiologist. This will include assistance in a block room and with inductions within the OR. For day to day supervision, the AA is directly accountable to the Anesthesiologist assigned to the surgical case. The scope of practice of the AA is defined by their own professional standards and by the scope of the supervising anesthesiologist. This role is an expanded role of the RRT and requires completion of a post graduate anesthesia assistant certification program.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Completion of Registered Nurse Degree from an accredited educational facility, and current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario, and completion of a certified Anesthesia Assistant Certificate program required or
• Registered Respiratory Therapist who is a Graduate of a recognized course in Respiratory Therapy with registered status.
• Current Certificate from the College of Respiratory Therapy of Ontario and registered with the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care
• Completed or enrolled in a certified Anesthesia Assistant Certificate program.
• Knowledge of Anesthesiology, basic hemodynamic principles, and Anesthesia equipment to be operated.
• BLS Certificate required, current ACLS Certification required within one year then every 2 years

WHO YOU ARE:

Core Skills:

· excellent communication skills, written and oral

· excellent interpersonal skills

· 5 years of multi-service operating room experience within the last 5 years is preferred.

· problem solving and decision making

· knowledge of human cardiorespiratory physiology

· knowledge of related pharmacodynamics and kinetics

· knowledge of policies & procedures including occupational health & safety practices

Technical Skills:

· invasive and noninvasive monitoring

· oxygen therapy and airway management

· anesthesia delivery system management

· preparation of drugs and drug infusions

· collection of perioperative anesthesia data

· management of venous and arterial infusion lines

· moderate level of computer skills required

OUR COMMITMENT:

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of all groups and backgrounds, especially those applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should any applicant require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please Notify us by indicating you require an accommodation in your application form. A representative from Human Resources will be in touch with you to tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.