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2024-11-19
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Anesthesia Assistant, Perioperative Services, Operating Room – Permanent Full-Time (1.0) / Aide anesthésiste, services perioperatoires, salle
d’opération – Poste permanent à temps plein (1,0)
Job Requisition JR3775 Anesthesia Assistant, Perioperative Services, Operating Room – Permanent Full-Time (1.0) / Aide
anesthésiste, services perioperatoires, salle d’opération – Poste permanent à temps plein (1,0) (Open)
Job Family OPSEU
Start Date 2024-11-19
End Date 2024-11-26
Primary Posting No
Compensation Pay Range: $43.74-$54.08
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Anesthesia Assistant possesses a variety of clinical and technical skills which supports the physicians
in the delivery of anesthetic care and sedation needs within the hospital.
The successful candidate will:
•Work within the Anesthesia Care Team to provide anesthesia and sedation for CHEO
patients.
• Prepare, maintain equipment and provide technical support for anesthetic care;
• Set up intravenous lines, invasive monitoring sets, and anesthetic medications.
Performs activities such as the provision of conscious sedation, administration of anesthetic
gases and medications, insertion and management of arterial lines and assessment of depth
of anesthesia under the supervision of the Anesthesiologist and under the authority of
medical directives
•Assist with the induction of anesthesia, placement of monitors, intravenous cannulation,
arterial and central venous line insertion, drug administration, airway management,
intubation, laryngeal mask airway placement, and positioning of the patient.
•Assist with the monitoring of the patient during anesthesia and recovery; drug
administration; interpret parameters and respond appropriately; draw blood specimens as
required.
•Assist with the cardiac surgery and cardiac catheterization cases including preparation of
vasoactive medications and provision of nitric oxide.
• Administer blood and blood products as required.
•Facilitate the transport needs for patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
at CHEO and off site.
•Assist with specialized anesthetic techniques and difficult cases. (e.g., epidural insertion,
spinal anesthetics for premature infants, anticipated difficult airways and other
emergencies).
•Set up and monitor blood scavenging system for major surgery involving significant blood
loss.
• Participate in Quality Management and Research initiatives
• Participate in the education of students and residents
• Participate in a rotation of shifts and call,
• Other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
•Member of the College of Respiratory Therapy or the College of Nurses Of Ontario
(Essential)
• BCLS certification (Essential)
Clinical Anesthesia Assistant Certification required, or ability to obtain certification within two
years from date of hire. (Essential)
•A minimum one-year experience as an Anesthesia Assistant (Preferred) Relevant
experience and equivalencies may be considered.
• Pediatric critical care experience (Preferred)
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and collaborative practice skills (Essential)
Demonstrated commitment to continuing education, including independent learning
(Essential)
• Bilingual (French / English) (Preferred)