Job Description

Position Details

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Posting #:

31784

Department:

Anaesthesia Respiratory Services

Employee Type:

Regular, Part Time, Job Share

If Temporary, Number of Weeks:

Union:

Non-Union

Openings Remaining:

1

Schedule

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Work Days:

Monday to Sunday, Weekends, Holidays

Time of Day:

Days, Evenings

Shift:

7.5 hour, 12 hour

Shift Start:

Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:

Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates

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Opening Date:

15/07/2025

Closing Date:

22/07/2025 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

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POSITION SUMMARY

The 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 team

RESPONSIBILITIES

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 transfer of ventilated and/or anesthetized patients between areas of the hospital as required. Responds to cardiac arrests in OR, PACU, or other locations according to hospital procedures and policies Set up, test, calibrate, troubleshoot anesthesia equipment: Anesthetic gas machines, intubation equipment, bronchoscopes, monitoring equipment and infusion devices and other as required Provides ventilation monitoring in Post Anesthetic Room Works collaboratively with all members of the Health Team Provides education and training to patients, families, and health care professionals Completes documentation as per clinical standards in anesthetic record and other records as required Maintains workload statistics for MIS Communicates with the interdisciplinary team & completes Transfer of Accountability with the team Updates anaesthesia monitoring records and reports patient status to the anaesthesiologist as requested

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.


We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.