Anesthesia Assistant
Company
Grand River Hospital
Duties
How Anesthesia Assistant support our teams at Grand River Hospital:
Anesthesia Assistant are responsible for the provision of respiratory care as established by the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) and the standards of the hospital.
Participates in the care of the stable surgical patient during general, regional or local anesthesia under the clinical direction of the Chief of Anesthesia.
In additional to providing technical support for the anesthesiologist for complex anesthesia equipment, they administer anesthetic gases and medications, perform conscious sedation, and are responsible for insertion and monitoring of intravenous and arterial lines.
Provides 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. Also an integral member of the Allied Health team to which there are accountabilities for professional practice, education and research.
Requirements
At Grand River Hospital, the Anesthesia Assistant:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with valid certificate of registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) with no terms limitations or conditions.
Completion of (or current enrollment in) an accredited Anesthesia Assistant (AA) Program is required
Minimum 3 years critical care experience
BCLS, ACLS, and PALS required
Start Date
2025-03-18
Contact
Name
Barbara Ullerick
Address
835 King St W
Telephone
519 749 4300
Other Email
Display Date
2025-03-18
Expiry Date
Until Filled