Anaesthesia Assistant

**General Posting Information**

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**Life at QCH**
- Located in fast-growing west Ottawa, Queensway Carleton Hospital (QCH) cares for nearly 500,000 each year. With 280 beds, QCH is the secondary referral centre for the Ottawa Valley and offers diverse programs and services such as Emergency, Childbirth, Geriatrics, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Medical and Surgical Services, and Critical Care Services. Its exemplary team of 2,500 health care professionals have dedicated themselves to providing expert care that puts patients and families first and was recognized in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals Survey in 2021 as the #1 hospital in Ottawa, #16 in Canada.

**POSITION**:

- Anaesthesia Assistant - Specialty Training Program**DEPARTMENT**:

- Operating Room**CONDITIONS**:

- Part-Time (0.50 FTE)**HOURS**:

- Approximately 37.5 Bi-weekly Hours**SHIFTS**:

- Days / Evenings / Weekends-
**WAGE RANGE**:

- Scale Minimum Maximum- OPSE08A $34.47/hr $47.60/hr**PROGRAM INFORMATION**:
The accelerated anesthesia assistant program is a 28-week full time training opportunity. Learners will complete a 14-week remote online education program provided by Mohawk College. Learners will need to attend two in-person skills weekend at one designated hospital in the Ottawa region. After completion of the online components and passing of the program exam learners will then complete a 14-week clinical practicum at their home hospital site.

Upon full completion of the training, you will be eligible to sit for the CRST certification exam. Please note currently the program is only offered in English.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- The Anesthesia Assistant assists in the Anesthesiologist in the delivery of general and regional anesthesia for elective/emergent surgery patients
- In addition to providing technical support to the anesthesiologist for complex anesthesia equipment, the AA administers medications, performs activities such as the provision of conscious sedation and is responsible for the insertion of intravenous and management of arterial lines
- The AA provides constant assessment and evaluative monitoring of the depth of anesthesia using medical directives as applicable
- Demonstrate QCH values: accountability, innovation, respect

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy Ontario College Advanced Diploma from an accredited Ontario college required
- Certificate as a member of the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) and/or Proof of professional licensure as an RRT Canada (CSRT)
- A minimum of 2,000 hours of work experience within the last three years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) while practicing in critical care areas such as ICU, NICU, PACU, ER.
- CPR and ACLS Certification
- Experience in arterial line monitoring, IV insertion, hemodynamic monitoring and assisting in intubation.
- Demonstrate a high level of maturity, independence, initiative and self-motivation
- Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to function effectively in a multi-disciplinary team setting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Current mask fit test
- Bilingualism not required but an asset
- Demonstrated ability to:

- Handle stressful environments in a positive manner
- Function independently and as a part of the multidisciplinary team

**Please note that according to the Ontario Health and Queensway Carleton Hospital Vaccination Policy, all applicants must be fully vaccinated unless they can provide the proof of a valid medical contraindication or exemption on the basis of protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, applicants must provide the proof of either government issued documentation proving they have been fully vaccinated, or present supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or exemption under Ontario Human Rights Code.**
- Thank you for your continued interest in the Queensway Carleton Hospital. We are committed to providing an environment which is respectful to all. If you have a disability which requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, _
- please let us know how we can assist you._