Support pediatric anesthesia and sedation at CHEO in Ottawa using clinical expertise, technical skills, and collaborative practice within the Anesthesia Care Team.
The Anesthesia Assistant supports physicians delivering anesthetic care and sedation for CHEO patients. The position includes equipment preparation, intravenous access, airway management, medication administration, and patient monitoring. It also supports cardiac cases, specialized techniques, transport, education, research, and quality initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide anesthesia and sedation within the Anesthesia Care Team
- Prepare equipment, medications, monitoring sets, and intravenous lines
- Assist with induction, airway management, intubation, and patient positioning
- Monitor anesthesia and recovery, interpret parameters,
and draw specimens
- Support cardiac cases, transports, education, and research initiatives
Requirements:
- Clinical Anesthesia Assistant Certification, or obtain it within two years
- Membership with respiratory therapy or nursing regulatory college
- Current CPR and BCLS certifications
- Vulnerable Sector Check and demonstrated cooperative practice skills
- One year of Anesthesia Assistant experience preferred
Apply anesthesia, sedation, monitoring, and airway management expertise while supporting pediatric patients and physicians at CHEO in Ottawa.
📌 Pediatric Anesthesia Assistant Ottawa (Ahuntsic)
🏢 CHEO
📍 Ahuntsic