Job Description

Location: Health Science Centre

Anaesthesia Assistant I
Perioperative Program - Operating Room/Recovery Room
Temporary, Full-Time (until September 30, 2023, with the possibility of extension)
00983RP1
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8-hour days)
Salary CG38, ($34.60 - $38.60)
Competition Number 2023001951
Posted Date 28 March 2023
Closing Date 4 April 2023

About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary
The Anesthesia Assistant I provides anesthesia care for both adult, pediatric and neonatal patients before, during and after surgical, medical and diagnostic procedures under the guidance of an anesthesiology physician. This position also provides ventilation strategies in adults and neonates and assists/manages difficult adult, pediatric and neonatal airways in the operating rooms and in remote and satellite areas of the hospital.

This position reports to the Division Manager of the Perioperative Program of the Health Sciences Centre and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Respiratory Therapy for professional integrity and practice issues.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
The job regularly results in considerable fatigue requiring the need for strength and endurance. Regularly lifts up to 25 lbs.; occasionally lifts objects over 50 lbs.
Regularly stands and walks in the performance of activities and occasionally works in awkward and cramped positions.
Regularly uses fine finger or precision work when repairing and assembling anesthesia related equipment (anesthesia monitors, suction regulators, medical gas equipment, electronic charting).
When in surgery must be able to simultaneously operate a blood recovery machine, a rapid blood administration machine and several medication pumps with different drugs. High level of alertness and awareness of patient and monitors; cognitive of the numerical values and wave forms displayed on monitor.
Regularly listens for alarms on ventilator or monitors, hearing acuity of patients\' lungs and determining whether patients are breathing adequately.
Time pressures, deadlines and/or interruptions occur regularly.
Exact results and precision is required for calibration of patient equipment.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy is required.
Graduation from a recognized Post-Diploma Program in Anesthesia Assistant/Technology is required.
Proof of current registration with the NL Council of Health Professionals is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

*The successful applicant must be willing to complete at the first available opportunity Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) in-house as determined by the employer.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

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