Charge Technologist (Anesthesia Assistant), Respiratory Therapy

St. Joseph's Health Care, London; London; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in London, Ontario is seeking a Charge Technologist (Anesthesia Assistant) to join their team. This role involves various patient care responsibilities in clinical settings such as Endoscopy and Mental Health. The ideal candidate must have relevant certifications, experience, and strong interpersonal skills. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in the Anesthesia Assistant role.
• Knowledge of Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting.
• Experience with anesthetic delivery units.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and obtain a preoperative health history.
• Perform intravenous catheter insertion and airway management.
• Manage invasive lines and physiologic monitoring.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

Anesthesia Assistant Advanced Level Certificate

Valid registration with College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (A.C.L.S.) certification

Tools

PowerChart

Infomed

Job description

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Overview

Charge Technologist (Anesthesia Assistant), Respiratory Therapy - 1 position

St. Joseph's Hospital - London, ON • Casual • Salary Range: $44.66 - $57.99 /hour

St. Joseph's Hospital continues to expand the role of the Charge Technologist (Anesthesia Assistant) within clinical settings performing procedures outside the Operating Room. The Charge Technologist (Anesthesia Assistant) is a member of the inter-professional team that works under the direction of an anesthesiologist in patient care areas such as Endoscopy, Cataract Suite and Mental Health to develop and implement the anesthesia plan of care.

Primary responsibilities

• Assessment of the patient and obtain a preoperative health history
• Perform various interventions such as the insertion of intravenous catheters, airway management, provision of procedural sedation, administration of anesthetic gases and medications
• Insertion and management of invasive lines, physiologic monitoring of the stable patient under general anesthetic with the supervision of the Anesthesiologist and under the authority of medical directives

Essential Qualifications

• Graduate of the Anesthesia Assistant Advanced Level Certificate program
• Valid registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
• Minimum 1 year experience in the Anesthesia Assistant role
• Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (A.C.L.S.) certification
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Skilled in current Respiratory Therapy techniques
• Experience with anesthetic delivery units and anesthesiology instrumentation
• Demonstrated skill in respiratory assessment and patient education
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer programs (ie. PowerChart, Infomed)
• Superior organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Demonstrated strong problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
• Effective conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Current membership with the Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario and/or the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists and/or the Ontario Respiratory Care Society
• Holds a CCAA (Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant) through the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists

Teaching and Research

• St Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

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