Anesthesia Assistant
Company
Scarborough Health Network
Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our work led by the Organizational Development and Diversity Department on our Leading edge Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar and our innovative Health Equity Certificate programs. We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023! Learn more at shn.ca
Duties
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Manager, Operating Room, the Anesthesia Assistant (AA), a regulated health care professional, is trained to provide Anesthesia care to stable surgical patients under supervision and immediate availability of an Anesthesiologist.
The AA will provide technical and clinical assistance to the Anesthesiologist, this will include assistance in a block room and with inductions within the Operating Room. The scope of practice of the AA is defined by their own professional standards and by the scope of the supervising Anaesthesiologist. The Anaesthesiologist is responsible for delegating the tasks and responsibilities of the day to the AA.
Requirements
Requirements:
• Baccalaureate Degree in a related health discipline
• Certified Clinical Anaesthesia Assistant (CCAA)
• Member of a regulated health care profession, e.g., Registered Nursing, Registered Respiratory Therapist, etc
• Post graduate diploma/certificate in the Anaesthesia Assistant program from an accredited community college or university
Hours
22.5
Contact
Name
Devina Persaud
Title
Recruiter
Display Date
2025-07-11
Expiry Date
Until Filled