Anesthesia Assistant (Training Opportunity) - Temporary Full Time - MET

Windsor Regional Hospital; Windsor; On-site; CAD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Regional Hospital is offering a training opportunity for Registered Respiratory Therapists enrolled in the Anesthesia Assistant program. This paid 600-hour clinical practicum provides hands-on intraoperative support under supervision, with emphasis on patient safety and interprofessional collaboration.

The program emphasizes ongoing professional development, quality improvement involvement, and adherence to hospital standards across pre-, intra-, and post-operative care.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist with Ontario license.
• Completed additional anesthesia assistant training and education.
• Current certification as an anesthesia assistant.
• BCLS certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Anesthesiologist in intraoperative care.
• Provide safe, patient-focused care during perioperative periods.
• Contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives and hospital standards.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary health care team.

Skills

Clinical teamwork

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient safety

Critical thinking

Education

Ontario Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Anesthesia Assistant training

Current Anesthesia Assistant certification

BCLS certificate

ACLS certificate

Tools

ACLS

Job description

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: OPEN TO REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN THE ANESTHESIA ASSISTANT PROGRAM

600 hours clinical practicum paid.

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 skills 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.