Anesthesia Assistant (10484)

Overview

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Position summary

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. 48_Talent Acquisition Created with Sketch.

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. 48_Scheduling Created with Sketch.

Schedule

The successful candidate should be available to work 8-hour day or night shifts, Monday through Sunday and holidays.Please note schedule may change due to operational needs. 48_Budget Created with Sketch.

Compensation

Band G: $ - $ per hour

Responsibilities

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Performance

Practices in accordance with the standards of practice and guidelines as outlined by the Canadian Anesthesiologists Society (CAS). Participates in teaching of students during their OR clinical rotation. 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. 48_ Customer Care Created with Sketch.

Patient care

Provides various supervised general anesthetic care for patients in various perioperative settings. Provides anesthetic sedation care for ambulatory outpatient procedures. Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Anesthesiologist, perform assessments, monitor, and initiate interventions required to maintain anesthesia, hemodynamic stability and hemostasis. 48_Human Resources Created with Sketch.

Assist

Participate in the anesthetic care of surgical patients undergoing general, regional, and local anesthesia Provide Anesthesia Assistant support to all Operating Room and related services where anesthesia may be involved including PACU, Block Room, OPS, Interventional Radiology, Labour and Delivery Unit, etc. Provide assistance with the 3 stages of Anesthesia, Induction, Maintenance and Emergence Periods. 48_Support Created with Sketch.

Support

Participate in other technical support as directed by the Anesthesiologist. Perform clinical and technical duties in accordance with professional standards, hospital policies, medical directives and physician orders. Provides after hours support in various perioperative settings. 48_Quality Assurance Created with Sketch.

Quality assurance

Proficiency in airway management and manual ventilation with and without an established advanced airway. Provide respiratory therapy services for patients in PACU (, Ventilator and Airway Management, Hi-flow oxygen therapy, specialty inhalation therapy). Participate in the transfer and transportation of ventilated and monitored patients. Provides appropriate monitoring, interventions and clinical management commensurate with accepted certification and scope of practice.

Requirements

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Qualifications

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) or College of Nurses of Ontario required. Successful completion of an Advanced Anesthesia Assistant Certificate Program required. Current BCLS, ACLS, NRP certification (PALS an asset). 48_Experience Created with Sketch.

Experience

Minimum 1 years’ experience in an Anesthesia Assistant role preferred. 2 years of Critical Care or Operating Room experience. Minimum of 3 years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Knowledge of CRTO standards of practice and a clear understanding of the application of the RHPA legislation. 48_Creative Created with Sketch.

Initiative

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.