Anesthesia Assistant

Your Opportunity:

Looking to grow professionally? Your next opportunity starts here—join our Anesthesia Care Team as an Anesthesia Assistant (AA). In this multi-site role, you’ll have the opportunity to work at the University of Alberta Hospital (primary site), Royal Alexandra Hospital and Leduc Community Hospital, offering you diverse work environments, exposure to a wide range of patient populations, and the chance to collaborate with various multidisciplinary teams. Using expert knowledge, clinical inquiry and assessment skills to guide complex clinical decisions in time sensitive situations, the AA plays a vital role in the Anesthesia Care Team. Under the direction of licensed anesthesiologists, your key responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive pre-operative patient assessments; developing, implementing, and evaluating anesthesia care plans; administering and monitoring medical interventions; and facilitating advanced communication and coordination with the surgeon, surgical team, and anesthesiologist. What’s in it for you? We offer a competitive compensation package, and with our low taxes, your hard-earned dollars go further. Why Edmonton? Whether you're into sports, food, culture, or outdoor adventures, this city has something for you. On your days off, explore the iconic Rocky Mountains for hiking, skiing, or unwinding. Nature lovers can enjoy our many parks and river valley trails. You’ll find plenty of options to settle into a community that suits you. Step forward in your career and into a lifestyle that suits you. Apply today!

Description:

As an Anesthesia Assistant, you will work under the direction of licensed anesthesiologists (specialist physicians) and as part of the anesthesia care team to design and implement anesthesia care plans. You will use your knowledge, clinical inquiry, and assessment skills to guide complex clinical decisions in time-sensitive situations.

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.

Anesthesia Assistant’s (AA) have completed an accredited post graduate program and have experience and expertise in anesthesia areas of specialty including pediatrics, cardiovascular, neurology, etc. 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, MAC, endoscopy, pre-anesthesia clinic, and/or catheter/interventional lab. Two years recent, related operating room or critical care experience with certifications in intubation, arterial line insertion and autologous transfusion. Experience in a minimum of 3 of the following services: General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Oral Maxillofacial, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Plastics, Spine, Thoracic, Trauma, Urology, Vascular and Women’s Health. The incumbent must possess excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, have a positive attitude, initiative, and be highly motivated with the ability to work independently and under supervision.

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 are valued. Applicants with expertise in Connect Care and experience with interprofessional teams are preferred.