Anesthesia Assistant, Operating Room
Company
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Our mission is to care for our patients and their families when it matters most.Our vision is to invent the future of health care.Our values are: excellence, collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement.From our beginnings as a hospital for Canadian veterans, Sunnybrook has flourished into a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto, evolving to meet the needs of our growing community. Today, with 1.3 million patient visits each year, Sunnybrook has established itself across three campuses and is home to Canada's largest trauma centre. Sunnybrook's groundbreaking research changes the way patients are treated around the world. Our over 200 scientists and clinician-scientists conduct more than $100 million of breakthrough research each year. Tomorrow, we will discover ways to treat the untreatable.
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Duties
The Anesthesia Assistant (AA) is a specially trained healthcare professional, who functions as an assistant and clinical extender to the Anesthesiologist.
Responsibilities include:
- Participate in the anesthetic care of surgical patients undergoing general, regional, and local anesthesia.
- Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Anesthesiologist, perform assessments, monitor, and initiate interventions required to maintain anesthesia, hemodynamic stability and hemostasis
- Provide Anesthesia Assistant support to all Operating Room and related services all campuses where anesthesia may be involved (Bayview, Holland Centre, St. John’s Rehab) including PACU, Block Room, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, Labour and Delivery Unit, etc.
- Perform clinical and technical duties in accordance to professional standards, hospital policies, medical directives and physician orders
Requirements
Graduate from an Ontario-accredited Anesthesia Assistant educational program
Member in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) and/or College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant (CCAA) credentials or currently in progress of obtaining CCAA Certificate.
Previous experience as an AA is preferred
Minimum 2 years of critical care experience in the last 5 years, operating room experience preferred
Current certification in ACLS, arterial line insertion, IV insertion, hemodynamic monitoring and intubation.
Experience with blood recovery and sequestration systems
Experience with advanced airway management, including fiberoptic intubations and other difficult airway adjuncts
Capable of teaching and mentoring students/new hires in the OR setting/satellite areas.
Excellent clinical and technical abilities
Demonstrate a high level of maturity, independence, and self-motivation
Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to function effectively in a multi-disciplinary team setting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Start Date
2024-05-16
Hours
Weekdays and Weekends; Days, Evenings and Nights. 8 hour shifts, as per schedule
Contact
Name
Emma Colson
Display Name
Emma Colson
Title
Talent Management Specialist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Address
2075 Bayview Avenue
Telephone
(416) 480-6100 ext. 87011
Job Posting Link
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centrewebsite
Display Date
2024-05-16
Expiry Date
2024-06-30
