Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

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Position Vacancy: Respiratory Therapy

Position : Part Time Anesthesia Assistant

Posting Period: Aug 20 – Aug 27, 2026

Hours of Work: NON UNION

Location: WRHN @ Chicopee (formerly Grand River Hospital, Freeport Campus)

Position Summary:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist-Anesthesia Assistant (RRT/AA) is part of the anesthesia care team at Waterloo Regional Health Network supporting anesthesia and perioperative services within the organization The RRT/AA

- Provides quality diagnostic and therapeutic services in accordance with policies, procedures, medical directives and physicians’ orders while assisting the Anesthesiologist with case preparation as follows: Pre-operative patient assessment; Pre-induction; IV insertion; Arterial line insertion; Endotracheal intubation; Assists with central line insertion; Assists with pulmonary artery catheter insertion, assist with regional anesthesia techniques
- Works in collaboration with and under the dilatation of anesthesia care model in conjunction with an Anesthesiologist or proceduralist
- Performs and/or assists with arterial punctures, blood sampling from arterial lines/PA lines
- Airway management and assistance with difficult intubations
- Prepares all necessary accessory lines and the set up of cardio-respiratory monitoring systems
- Administers pharmacological agents to patients (by inhalation or injection) under the direct supervision of the Anesthesiologist or as per medical directive.




- Administers blood products in accordance with recommendations set out by Canadian Blood Services
- Maintains hemodynamic measurements and recordings
- Performs ECG recordings as requested by Anesthesiologist
- Assists with the transfer and transportation of ventilated and monitored patients
- Responds to and assists with cardiovascular surgical emergencies and/or cardio-respiratory emergencies (including “any Anesthetist/Physician” calls)
- Maintains and calibrates anesthesia related equipment in the OR in collaboration with the Biomedical Department including but not limited to: anesthetic gas machines, ventilators, vapourizers, circuits, monitoring equipment, scavenging system, airway management equipment, bronchoscope, echocardiography equipment, nerve stimulators, fluid warmers, body warmers and medical gas delivery systems.
- Provides a high level of cardio-respiratory patient care during the patient’s pre, intra and post-operative phase

Position Requirements:

- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
- Current General Certificate of Registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Minimum of three (3) years' critical care experience
- Successful completion of formal training as an Anesthesia Assistant (AA) and/or Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists CCAA designation or willingness to complete an accredited AA program within 18 months of hire
- Capable of making critical decisions, in collaboration with the Anesthesiologist, with appropriate responses
- Demonstrated the ability to function with confidence in emergencies
- Ability to work in a strong multidisciplinary team workplace.




- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated interpersonal, conflict resolution, and stress management skills
- Advanced problem solving skills and time management skills
- Demonstrated, and ongoing commitment to continuing education

Application Instructions: EMPLOYEES OF WRHN MIDTOWN & CHICOPEE ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

Where applicable, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

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