Position DetailsJob Number:JR02453Department:Anaesthesia Respiratory ServicesJob Type:Regular, Full timeWork Setting:In-PersonContract Duration: (If applicable)0 monthsNumber of Positions:1Hourly Rate (Min / Max):$ - $ ScheduleWork Days:Holidays, Monday to Sunday, WeekendsTime of Day:Days, EveningsShift:Hours - 10, Hours -12, Hours - 7.5, Various RotatingShift Start: (If applicable)Reason for Posting:Posting is for a role with an existing vacancyApplication DatesOpening Date: Closing Date: Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Anaesthesia Assistants (AA-RT or AA-RN) are specially trained professionals that participate and execute in the care of the surgical patient during general, regional, or conscious sedation through medical directives under the supervision of the anesthesiologist.The Anaesthesia Assistants obtain pre-anesthetic health history, perform preoperative physical exams, establish non-invasive and invasive monitors, administer medications, evaluate and treat life-threatening situations.Qualifications-Advanced diploma in Respiratory Therapy, diploma in Nursing or degree in Nursing-Graduate Certificate in Anesthesia Assistance from a Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists-Accredited Anesthesia Assistant Education Program-Registered with the College Of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) or Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)-Basic Life Support,



Advanced Cardiac Life Support required-1 to 3 years' hospital experience which could include the practicum for Anaesthesia Assistant program-Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families-Gentle Persuasive Approach training, preferred-Skills & knowledge to include ventilator management, airway management, arterial blood gas procurement, perform diagnostic testing, perform and provide therapeutic management-Must possess excellent communication skills-Ability to prioritize workload-Work effectively and collaboratively with the inter-professional health care teamResponsibilities-Administers prescribed pharmacologic drugs, maintains and adjusts appropriate anesthetic depth, manages additional treatment and delivers continuous anesthesia care and monitoring into and during the postoperative recovery phase to patients through medical directives or under the supervision of the Anaesthetist-Performs airway management, including insertion of laryngeal masks, intubation-Assists with difficult airway management-Assists in the preparation and care of the patient in all phases of the surgical care-Assist and monitor regional anesthesia to include, but not limited to, spinal, epidural, IV regional, and other special blocks-Evaluate life-threatening situations, such as cardiac arrest, and assist with protocols established within BLS, ACLS-Assist with the

📌 Anaesthesia Assistant (Hamilton)
🏢 St. Joseph
📍 Hamilton