Anesthesia Assistant

4 weeks ago


Newmarket, Canada Southlake Regional Health Centre Full time

**Company Bio**
- Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka._
- Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada._

**Job Summary**

The Anesthesia Assistant (AA) works as a member of the Anesthesia Care Team, providing clinical care and assistance to the Department of Anesthesia in areas such as the Eye Institute, Operating Room (OR), Post Anesthetic care Unit (PACU), Pre Admission Facility, Surgical Day Care, Regional Room, Birthing Unit, Diagnostic Imaging, Endoscopy, Cardiac Program and all other related areas where anesthetic services are required. The Anesthesia Assistant will do so in accordance with the professional standards, hospital policies, medical directives and physician orders.

**Skills & Abilities**
- Minimum of one (1) year of AA experience is preferred
- 2 years Critical Care experience required
- Certified Clinical Anesthesia certificate required
- Demonstrated proficiency with pre-anesthetic preparation, induction, maintenance, and alteration of anesthesia, administration of adjunctive treatment, emergence and continuity of care into and during time in PACU
- Demonstrated proficiency in airway management and manual ventilation with and without an established advanced airway (ETT and/or LMA)
- Demonstrated proficiency in operation of mechanical ventilator including those on the anesthesia delivery unit
- Demonstrated proficiency in intravenous line insertion and arterial line insertion
- Demonstrated proficiency with point of care testing
- Current Blood Module certifications
- Excellent knowledge and demonstrated advanced ability to assess patient responses to care during anesthesia
- Demonstrated excellent and effective communication skills using all modalities. Able to communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues
- Demonstrated excellent team collaboration and leadership including in continuing education of staff and students

**Qualifications**
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program or Nursing Program required
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario or College of Nurses of Ontario required
- Successful completion of an accredited Anesthesia Assistant Program
- Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS required
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification an asset

**Closing Statement**

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.

**Primary Responsibilities**
- Provides various supervised general anesthetic care for patients in various perioperative settings
- Provides anesthetic sedation care for ambulatory outpatient procedures
- Demonstrates clinical expertise and critical thinking to formulate appropriate care plan throughout perioperative anesthetic care
- Provides after hours support in various perioperative settings
- Provides appropriate monitoring, interventions and clinical management commensurate with accepted certification and scope of practice
- Practices in accordance with the standards of practice and guidelines as outlined by the Canadian Anesthesiologists Society (CAS)
- Participates in teaching of students during their OR clinical rotation


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