Anaesthesia Assistant

3 weeks ago

London, Canada Victoria Hospital Full time

**Posting Period**:
Open: January 19, 2023

Deadline: February 2, 2023

OPSEU X-RAY FULL-TIME

This position is covered by a collective agreement.

**Department Name**:
Anaesthesia Assistant

The Sr Reg Respiratory Therapist (Anesthesia Assistant - AA) is a specialty certified RRT who will provide assistance to Anesthesiologists as part of the Anesthesia Care Team (ACT). The AA is responsible to assist the Anesthesiologist in all aspects of anesthesia care and under the direction and supervision of the Anesthesiologist and to monitor the stable sedated/anesthetized patient in place of the Anesthesiologist under the direction of and explicit orders from the attending Anesthesiologist.

Using medical directives, the AA will provide assistance to the Anesthesiologist for pre-operative patient assessment and anesthesia care planning, operative or procedural monitoring and documentation and postoperative care. The AA is trained and it is within scope to monitor the stable patient under procedural sedation, general anesthesia and regional anesthesia in the planned absence of the Anesthesiologist from the patient room under the direction of the Anesthesiologist and guided by approved medical directives. Primary accountability for the patient’s care remains that of the responsible Anesthesiologist. The AA can perform the induction and emergence of patients under the guidance of the attending Anesthesiologist. The AA will provide this assistance in a variety of locations throughout the health centre.

Rate of Pay: $40.39 per hour - $51.55 per hour

**Qualifications**:

- Current certification as a Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant
- Current certification of registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO)
- Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers BLS-HCP(C), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Minimum 2 years recent related experience in a critical care, emergency or operating room hospital environment
- Knowledge of current anesthesiology principles and practices, as well as agents, equipment, procedures, and techniques for the provision of anesthesia to patients
- Capable of making unanticipated changes to patient status/condition with or without the collaboration of an anesthesiologist and function with confidence in emergencies while following medical directives
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer programs (i.e. Outlook, PowerChart, Infomed) relevant to all pertinent documentation and workload data collection
- Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member
- Ability to demonstrate a proven track record of taking the initiative and contributing to the department, the hospital and the practice is preferred
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving, decision-making and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated ability to work through difficult situations and in a high stress, dynamic environment
- Effective conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s Mission, Vision and Values
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:
As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

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