Job Description

The  Anaesthesia Assistant (AA) works closely with anesthesiologists as an integral member of the anesthesia care team to provide clinical and technical support to the operating room, peri-operative / post-operative, labour and delivery and all other areas where anesthesia are involved. The AA is also an integral member of the allied health team to which there are accountabilities for professional practice, education and research. Osler is seeking highly motivated individuals with the desire and flexibility to meet the requirements of evolving and expanding roles and responsibilities, as part of the anesthesia care team.

Accountabilities :

• Administer anesthetic gases and medications
• Perform activities such as the provision of conscious sedation
• Monitoring stable patients under general anesthesia
• Assisting with regional and neuraxial procedures, airway management, insertion and management of intravenous and arterial lines
• Provide constant assessment and evaluative monitoring of the depth of anesthesia all under the direct supervision of the anesthesiologist and with the use of medical directives, as applicable

Qualifications

Additional Information

Hours : Currently days / evenings, 8 hour shifts with weekend and on-call standby required (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Internal application deadline : June 17, 2024

Applications are still open for external applicants.

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Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected] .

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