Anesthesia Assistant

3 weeks ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time
About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Anesthesia Assistant to join our Anesthesia Care Team at Alberta Health Services. As an Anesthesia Assistant, you will work under the direction of licensed anesthesiologists and as part of the anesthesia care team to design and implement anesthesia care plans.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Comprehensive pre-operative patient assessments to ensure safe and effective anesthesia care.
  • Development and implementation of anesthesia care plans that include airway management, general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and monitored anesthesia care.
  • Administration of medical gases, medications, blood or blood products, and crystalloid or colloid solutions to patients.
  • Interpreting various invasive/non-invasive monitoring techniques and blood tests to evaluate patient response to interventions.
  • Assisting with nerve block placement and/or clinical assessment to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Internal transport of ventilated and/or anesthetized patients to ensure safe and efficient care.
  • Communication and coordination with the surgeon, surgical team, and anesthesiologist to ensure seamless care.
  • Crisis management by recognizing and reporting critical events to the supervising anesthesiologist and implementing interventions.
  • Accurate, complete, clear, and concise clinical documentation of all health services provided.
Requirements:
  • Successful completion of an accredited post-graduate Anesthesia Assistant Program.
  • Active registration with the applicable regulatory body.
  • Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) membership with Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant (CCAA) designation.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Eligible for Anesthesia Assistant membership with the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society (CAS).
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
  • Preference for candidates with experience doing general anesthesia maintenance, neuraxial anesthesia maintenance, monitored anesthesia care, endoscopy, pre-anesthesia clinic, cardiac/catheter lab, and interventional radiology.
  • Leadership and academic experience valued.
  • Applicants with expertise in Connect Care and experience with interprofessional teams are preferred.

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