Anesthesia Assistant - OR Safety & Patient Care

Brant Community Healthcare System; Brantford; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education fund

Tuition support

Professional development opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation and benefits

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) in Brantford and Paris, Ontario, seeks an Anesthesia Assistant (AA) who is a Registered Respiratory Therapist or an RN with a CSRT-certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant credential. The AA collaborates with the Anesthesiologist to deliver safe anesthesia care to surgical patients.

They monitor patients pre-, intra-, and post-operatively, support airway management, and ensure patient safety and comfort under supervision.

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma in Respiratory Therapy or an Undergraduate degree in Nursing with Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant certification.
• Registered with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario or the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the patient's care during induction by administering prescribed anesthetic agents as directed and monitored.
• Provide diagnostic data to the Anesthesiologist or Surgeon, including blood gases, pulse oximetry, transcutaneous monitoring, and end tidal CO2.
• Support pre-operative assessments and prepare the patient for surgery, including lines and tubes placement.
• Ensure proper performance and maintenance of anesthesia-related equipment.
• Assist and monitor patients in an anesthesia block room.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Advanced Diploma in Respiratory Therapy

Undergraduate degree in Nursing

Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant

Job description

Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) in Brantford and Paris, Ontario, seeks an Anesthesia Assistant (AA) who is a Registered Respiratory Therapist or an RN with a CSRT-certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant credential. The AA collaborates with the Anesthesiologist to deliver safe anesthesia care to surgical patients.

They monitor patients pre-, intra-, and post-operatively, support airway management, and ensure patient safety and comfort under supervision.