Surgical Anesthesia Assistant: Day/Evening Rotations

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is seeking an Anaesthesia Assistant (AA-RT or AA-RN) to participate in perioperative care under anesthesiologist supervision. The role includes pre-anesthetic assessments, airway and monitor management, medication administration, and post-operative care in a demanding surgical setting.

The successful candidate will have relevant Canadian credentials, BLS/ACLS, and 1–3 years hospital experience; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced diploma in Respiratory Therapy, diploma in Nursing or degree in Nursing.
• Graduate Certificate in Anesthesia Assistance from a Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists-Accredited Anesthesia Assistant Education Program.
• Registered with the College Of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) or Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support required.
• 1 to 3 years’ hospital experience which could include the practicum for Anaesthesia Assistant program.
• Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families.
• Gentle Persuasive Approach training, preferred.
• Skills & knowledge to include ventilator management, airway management, arterial blood gas procurement, perform diagnostic testing, perform and provide therapeutic management.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with the inter-professional health care team.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed pharmacologic drugs and monitors anesthetic depth during operative care.
• Performs airway management including laryngeal masks and intubation.
• Assists with difficult airway management.
• Assists in preparation and care of the patient in all phases of surgical care.
• Assist and monitor regional anesthesia including spinal, epidural, IV regional, and other blocks.
• Evaluate life‑threatening situations and assist with ACLS/BLS protocols.
• Assist with transfer of ventilated and/or anesthetized patients as required.
• Set up, test, and troubleshoot anesthesia equipment and monitoring devices.
• Provides ventilation monitoring in the Post Anesthetic Room.
• Completes documentation per clinical standards in anesthetic records and MIS statistics.
• Communicates with the interdisciplinary team and completes Transfer of Accountability.
• Updates anaesthesia monitoring records and reports patient status to the anaesthesiologist.

Skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Advanced diploma in Respiratory Therapy

Diploma in Nursing

Graduate Certificate in Anesthesia Assistance

Job description

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is seeking an Anaesthesia Assistant (AA-RT or AA-RN) to participate in perioperative care under anesthesiologist supervision. The role includes pre-anesthetic assessments, airway and monitor management, medication administration, and post-operative care in a demanding surgical setting.

The successful candidate will have relevant Canadian credentials, BLS/ACLS, and 1–3 years hospital experience; strong communication and teamwork are essential.