Anesthesia Assistant

**Land Acknowledgement**:
Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

COVID Statement

**Who you are**:
You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion and Courage
You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

**What we are looking for**:
This role is an expanded role of a Registered Respiratory Therapist and requires completion of an accredited Anesthesia Assistant program. Your goal in this position is to provide clinical and technical support and respiratory therapy to patients in perioperative areas, Labour and Delivery, MRI, Outpatient Procedure Suites and other related areas where anesthesia may be involved, under the direct supervision of an Anesthesiologist. You will provide quality services in accordance with professional standards, hospital policies, and operate under medical directives or direct physician orders. This position will be team based, working collaboratively to meet the needs of patients.

**On a practical level, you will**:
Prepare and monitor the surgical patient under supervision of the Anesthesiologist,
Assist with the set up and administration of ventilation
Provide assistance with the 3 stages of Anesthesia, Induction, Maintenance and Emergence Periods
Proficiency in airway management and manual ventilation with and without an established advanced airway
Demonstrate proficiency in intravenous and arterial line insertion and is responsible for establishing and maintaining IV/arterial access and administration of anesthesia care related medications
Provide respiratory therapy services for patients in PACU (i.e., Ventilator and Airway Management, Hi-flow oxygen therapy, specialty inhalation therapy)
Participate in the transfer and transportation of ventilated and monitored patients
Provide education of respiratory therapy to students and Level 3P paramedics
Participate in other technical support as directed by the Anesthesiologist

**What you bring to Oak Valley Health**:
Registered Respiratory Therapist registered in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) (Membership with Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists and Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario an asset)
Successful completion of an Advanced Anesthesia Assistant Certificate Program required
Current BCLS, ACLS, NRP certification (PALS an asset)
Minimum 2 years’ experience in an Anesthesia Assistant role
2 years of Critical Care or Operating Room experience
Minimum of 3 - 5 years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with organization related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

**Work Schedule**:
Successful applicants should be available to work days, evenings, and weekends 7.5 hours, Monday through Sunday and holidays. Please note schedule may change due to operational needs

**Compensation**:
**Band G**: $42.84 - $52.61 per hour

**Who we are**:
Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 435,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 526 physicians, 28 midwives, 2,400 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

Oak Valley Health Diversity Statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment