Job Description

Position: Anaesthesia Assistant

Dept: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)

Posting ID: 2932

Role Level: Allied Health (AH11.71) $47.80 - $62.08/per hour

Status: Part Time (1) - up to 19% paid in lieu of benefits & vacation

Site: Mississauga Hospital

Posted: May 23, 2025

Internal Deadline: May 30, 2025

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The successful candidate will join the perioperative team of a large community hospital, affiliated with the University of Toronto Medical Academy. They will provide assistance to the Department of Anaesthesia with set up and monitoring of anaesthesia in the following areas: a busy Operating Room with 19,000 ambulatory and inpatient procedures annually including, oncology, acute care surgery, ophthalmology and pediatric services, and an obstetrical department with 5000 deliveries per year. The Department of Anesthesia includes expertise in regional anaesthesia with the current development of a regional block room facility. The Anaesthesia Assistant will provide quality services in accordance with professional standards, hospital policies, medical directives and physician orders and the strategic vision of the organization.

Key Accountabilities:

Assist with case preparation including patient assessment, patient positioning, performing and assisting with intubation, anesthesia and intravenous access for surgical patients: + Monitor anaesthetized patients in accordance with the medical directive
+ Administration of appropriate medications as directed
+ Ensure appropriate performance and maintenance of anaesthesia related equipment
+ Participate in quality improvement monitoring and other initiatives perioperative program
+ Collaborate with interdisciplinary perioperative team with reporting accountability to perioperative manager with professional accountability to Chief Anesthesia

Qualifications:

Certified Anaesthesia Assistant A member in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario or the College of Nurses of Ontario Possess a current B.C.L.S., NRP, and A.C.L.S. Minimum three years experience as an RT or AA
Ability to teach Respiratory Therapy students


Superior organization and project management skills Must be able to work under pressure and in emergency situations

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website:

www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.

Where these factors are relatively equal, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

Trillium Health Partners' (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Metis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

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