Anaesthesia Assistant

**General Posting Information**

**POSITION**:

- Anaesthesia Assistant

**DEPARTMENT**:

- Operating Room

**CONDITIONS**:

- Part-time (0.80 FTE)

**HOURS**:

- Approximately 60.0 Bi-Weekly Hours

**SHIFTS**:

- Days / Evenings / Weekends

**WAGE RANGE**:

- Scale Minimum Maximum
- OPSE08A $42.78/hr $54.27/hr

**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: collaboration, accountability, innovation, respect

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Member of CSRT with the credentials of Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant (CCAA) or currently in a program
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program required
- Registered with College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario required
- A minimum of 1 year working as a Respiratory Therapist
- CPR and ACLS Certification
- 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 critical decisions with or without the collaboration of an anesthesiologist and function with confidence in emergencies
- Ability to interact with the patient and families as well as with the medical and hospital staff
- Exercise initiative and good judgment
- Excellent facilitation and leadership skills
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy
- Have strong interpersonal communication skills, oral and written
- General computer knowledge
- Proven ability to attend work regularly

**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 Queensway Carleton Hospital. We deeply value and celebrate the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as they are integral to the enrichment of our work environment. We believe that by fostering an inclusive and diverse community, we can achieve our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to all individuals with compassion and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization including, but not limited to women, racial or ethnic minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities._